Kinsale weather in August (County Cork, Ireland)

Is August a good time to explore Kinsale weather-wise? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

August in Kinsale generally includes pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 19°C. At night, it falls to around 14°C. On average, it sees the highest temps of the year.

Precipitation

Kinsale in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 81 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 18 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 160 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. July and August 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 Kinsale climate page with graphs.

 

Kinsale, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Water Temperature 16°C *  

Chance of Rain 58%  

Precipitation 81 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 73% *  

Windspeed 14 km/h *  

Sunshine 160 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 35% *  

* Data from: Cork, Ireland (16 KM, 10 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 Kinsale, 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 16°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?

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

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