Killarney weather in August (Kerry, Ireland)

What can you expect from the weather in Killarney during August? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In August, Killarney generally has pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. August falls within the summer season. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 19°C, while night temperatures can drop to 11°C.

Killarney in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 102 mm for the month. Typically around 20 days of rainfall is expected.

The city usually sees around 139 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

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

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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 Killarney in August?

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 in August.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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