Greencastle weather in August (Donegal County, Ireland)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Greencastle this August? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

August in Greencastle generally includes moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 17°C. At night, they generally drop to 13°C. On average, it has the peak temperatures of the year.

Precipitation

Greencastle in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 120 mm for the month. Typically around 20 days days of rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

With about 140 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a prime time to visit Greencastle. April, May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Greencastle, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 66%  

Precipitation 120 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Sunshine 140 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Derry, Ireland (31 KM, 19 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 Greencastle, 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

5/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Greencastle.

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