Newport weather in August (Mayo, Ireland)

What is the weather forecast for Newport in August? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

The month of August in Newport typically brings pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. The month of August belongs to the summer season. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 19°C. But by evening, they drop to around 12°C. On average, it is the month with the highest temperature of the year.

Precipitation

Newport in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 113 mm for the month. Expect around 21 days of rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 118 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. May, June, 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 Newport climate page with graphs.

 

Newport, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 69%  

Precipitation 113 mm  

Rainy days 21 days  

Humidity 81% *  

Sunshine 118 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 30% *  

Data from: Claremorris, Ireland (41 KM, 25 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.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

Map not visible? Whoops sorry! Please refresh the page.

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 Newport, 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 Newport.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Ireland? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Ireland. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.