Glenties weather in August (Donegal County, Ireland)

How's the weather trend in Glenties as August approaches? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

In August, Glenties usually has pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. August is part of summer. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 18°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 12°C. On average, it has the peak temperatures of the year.

Precipitation

Glenties in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 126 mm for the month. On average, there are about 21 days with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 140 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, August is one of the better months to visit Glenties. May, July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, 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 Glenties climate page with graphs.

 

Glenties, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 69%  

Precipitation 126 mm  

Rainy days 21 days  

Sunshine 140 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Derry, Ireland (66 KM, 41 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 Glenties, 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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