Maynooth weather in August (Kildare County, Ireland)

Looking to travel to Maynooth in 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 Maynooth the weather in August is generally perfect, with pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. August is a summer month. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 20°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 12°C.

Maynooth in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 81 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 17 days of rain.

The city usually sees around 157 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

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 and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Maynooth, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Water Temperature 15°C *  

Chance of Rain 55%  

Precipitation 81 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 69% *  

Windspeed 14 km/h *  

Sunshine 157 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 35% *  

* Data from: Dublin, Ireland (23 KM, 14 Miles).

Where to go in Ireland in August

Find out more about the weather in Ireland in August and which places have the best weather 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 Maynooth in August?

For visitors traveling to Maynooth, 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 in August.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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