Rathgar weather in August (Dublin County, Ireland)

Planning a trip to Rathgar in August? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In August, Rathgar generally has pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. August falls within the summer season. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 19°C, while night temperatures can drop to 12°C.

Rathgar in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 84 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 16 days.

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

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

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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 Rathgar in August?

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 in August.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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