Killarney weather in August (Kerry, Ireland)

Can you expect sunny skies in Killarney in August? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

The typical weather for August in Killarney includes pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. During August, you’ll experience the summer season. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 19°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 11°C.

Precipitation

Killarney in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 102 mm for the month. Expect around 20 days of rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 139 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days June typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, April, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Killarney, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 65%  

Precipitation 102 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

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 Killarney, 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

Interested in more climate information?

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

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