Fahan weather in August (Donegal County, Ireland)

Can you expect sunny skies in Fahan in August? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

The typical weather for August in Fahan includes pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. Enjoy the summer season during this month. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 19°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 12°C.

Precipitation

Fahan in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 111 mm for the month. The month brings the most rain, so be prepared with an umbrella for the occasional shower. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 20 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 140 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a great time to visit. May, July, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Fahan climate page with graphs.

 

Fahan, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 67%  

Precipitation 111 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Sunshine 140 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Derry, Ireland (14 KM, 9 Miles).

Where to go in Ireland in August

Find out more about the weather in Ireland and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Fahan, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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