Portmagee weather in August (Kerry, Ireland)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Portmagee during August? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

The month of August in Portmagee typically brings moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 18°C. At night, they generally drop to 14°C. On average, it is the month with the highest temperature of the year.

Precipitation

Portmagee in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 118 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 21 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 139 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a great time to visit. May, June and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Portmagee, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Water Temperature 15°C *  

Chance of Rain 69%  

Precipitation 118 mm  

Rainy days 21 days  

Humidity 78% *  

Windspeed 14 km/h *  

Sunshine 139 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 33% *  

* Data from: Valentia, Ireland (9 KM, 5 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 Portmagee, 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.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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