Lurgan weather in August (County Armagh, Ireland)

Will it be warm or cold in Lurgan this August? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The weather in Lurgan is usually perfect in August, characterized by pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. August ushers in the summer season. Anticipate daytime highs near 20°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 12°C.

Precipitation

Lurgan in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 89 mm for the month. It is the wettest month of the year, so an umbrella might come in handy. Historically, approximately 19 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 139 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

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 and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Lurgan, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Water Temperature 13°C *  

Chance of Rain 62%  

Precipitation 89 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 89% *  

Windspeed 14 km/h *  

Sunshine 139 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 29% *  

Data from: Belfast, Ireland (21 KM, 13 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 Lurgan, 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 13°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

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