Rathgar weather in August (Dublin County, Ireland)

How does the weather in Rathgar usually fare in August? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

During August, Rathgar usually has pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. During August, the summer season is in full swing. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 19°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 12°C.

Precipitation

Rathgar in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 84 mm for the month. You can typically expect 16 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 157 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm July typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Rathgar, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Water Temperature 15°C *  

Chance of Rain 54%  

Precipitation 84 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 69% *  

Windspeed 14 km/h *  

Sunshine 157 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 35% *  

* Data from: Dublin, Ireland (13 KM, 8 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 Rathgar, 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

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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