Howth weather in August (Ireland)

What does the weather outlook for Howth look like in August? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

In August, the weather in Howth generally includes pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. August ushers in the summer season. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 19°C. At night, it falls to around 13°C. On average, it has the peak temperatures of the year.

Precipitation

Howth in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 82 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 16 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 157 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a great time to visit. July and August 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 Howth climate page with graphs.

 

Howth, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Water Temperature 15°C *  

Chance of Rain 53%  

Precipitation 82 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 69% *  

Windspeed 14 km/h *  

Sunshine 157 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 35% *  

Data from: Dublin, Ireland (13 KM, 8 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 Howth, 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. With a water temperature of around 15°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

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

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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