Glengarriff weather in August (County Cork, Ireland)

What weather conditions can you expect in Glengarriff this August? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

In August, Glengarriff typically experiences pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. August marks the summer season. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 19°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 11°C.

Precipitation

Glengarriff in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 105 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 20 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 139 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm June typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Glengarriff, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 65%  

Precipitation 105 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Humidity 78% *  

Sunshine 139 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 33% *  

Data from: Valentia, Ireland (52 KM, 32 Miles).

Where to go in Ireland in August

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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 Glengarriff, 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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