Gorteen weather in August (Sligo County, Ireland)

What does the weather outlook for Gorteen look like in August? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

In August, Gorteen tends to experience pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. August ushers in the summer season. Expect temperatures to climb to 19°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 11°C.

Precipitation

Gorteen in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 111 mm for the month. Expect around 20 days of rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

With about 118 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. June, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Gorteen, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 67%  

Precipitation 111 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Humidity 81% *  

Sunshine 118 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 30% *  

Data from: Claremorris, Ireland (43 KM, 27 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 Gorteen, 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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