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Mayo Weather in August

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Mayo, Ireland in August.

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Westport Cong Castlebar Ballina

Considering a trip to Mayo, Ireland this August and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in Mayo in August

Mayo, Ireland is a region in Ireland. August in Mayo generally has pleasant temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. August is a summer month.

Temperatures

You can expect pleasant maximum daytime temperatures of around 19°C (66°F) and nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) in Westport. On average, August is the month with the highest temperature of the year in Mayo, Ireland.

To explore the conditions in Mayo, Ireland in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Claremorris with an average of 99 mm (3.9 in) to high rainfall in Louisburgh with 130 mm (5.1 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is fairly consistent across many areas. Westport receives about 118 hours of sunlight in August, providing a good balance between sunny spells and cloud cover. If you're after more sunshine hours, take a look at our weather planner for other sun-rich destinations worldwide.

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Best Places to Visit in Mayo in August

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Mayo.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Mayo

What is the weather like in August for some of the most popular destinations in Mayo, Ireland?

Temperature range in Mayo (August)

Precipitation variation in Mayo (August)

Westport

In August Westport generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
12°C (54°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
118 hours
118 hours
93 hours
Monthly rainfall
109 mm (4.3 in)
112 mm (4.4 in)
101 mm (4 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
21 days
21 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
unpleasant
Climate in Westport →

Cong

In August Cong generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
11°C (52°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
118 hours
118 hours
93 hours
Monthly rainfall
108 mm (4.3 in)
110 mm (4.3 in)
95 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
20 days
20 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Cong →

Castlebar

In August Castlebar generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
12°C (54°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
118 hours
118 hours
93 hours
Monthly rainfall
105 mm (4.1 in)
107 mm (4.2 in)
94 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
20 days
21 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Castlebar →

Ballina

In August Ballina generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
18°C (64°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
12°C (54°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
118 hours
118 hours
93 hours
Monthly rainfall
113 mm (4.4 in)
115 mm (4.5 in)
104 mm (4.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
20 days
21 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
unpleasant
Climate in Ballina →

Belmullet

In August Belmullet generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
18°C (64°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
140 hours
142 hours
118 hours
Monthly rainfall
97 mm (3.8 in)
109 mm (4.3 in)
110 mm (4.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
21 days
22 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
unpleasant
Climate in Belmullet →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Mayo, in Ireland.

Popular cities in August

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Mayo in August.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Westport 19°C (66°F) 12°C (54°F) 112 mm (4.4 in)
Cong 19°C (66°F) 11°C (52°F) 110 mm (4.3 in)
Castlebar 19°C (66°F) 12°C (54°F) 107 mm (4.2 in)
Ballina 18°C (64°F) 12°C (54°F) 115 mm (4.5 in)
Belmullet 18°C (64°F) 13°C (55°F) 109 mm (4.3 in)
Keel 18°C (64°F) 13°C (55°F) 116 mm (4.6 in)

Mayo weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Mayo, Ireland in August?

In August, Mayo, Ireland generally has tolerable weather conditions. Westport sees daytime temperatures near 19°C (66°F), with nights cooling to roughly 12°C (54°F).

What is the average temperature in Mayo, Ireland in August?

Daytime temperatures in Westport peak at roughly 19°C (66°F) in August, dropping to about 12°C (54°F) overnight.

Does Mayo, Ireland get a lot of rain in August?

Westport typically receives notable rainfall in August, about 112 mm (4.4 in) on average across Mayo, Ireland.

Is August a Good Time to Visit Mayo, Ireland?

We consider August to be one of the best times to travel to Mayo, Ireland. Typically, the climate in Westport is tolerable. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, July and August offering mostly tolerable weather in Westport. The weather in January, February, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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