Sligo

Sligo County Weather in August

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

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Sligo Enniscrone Grange Tobercurry

Thinking about venturing to Sligo County, Ireland this August and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Sligo County in August

Sligo County, Ireland is a region in Ireland. August in Sligo County generally has pleasant temperatures, with high precipitation. 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 Sligo.

For a closer look at conditions across Sligo County, Ireland, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Gorteen with an average of 111 mm (4.4 in) to high rainfall in Grange with 124 mm (4.9 in).

Average sunshine

Most places get a reasonable amount of sunshine. Take Sligo as an example - it receives around 118 hours of sunlight, offering a nice mix of sunny and partly cloudy days. Want to compare this with brighter destinations? Try our weather planner to explore your options.

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Best Places to Visit in Sligo County in August

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

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 Sligo County

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

Temperature range in Sligo County (August)

Precipitation variation in Sligo County (August)

Sligo

In August Sligo 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
120 mm (4.7 in)
119 mm (4.7 in)
104 mm (4.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
20 days
21 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
unpleasant
Climate in Sligo →

Enniscrone

In August Enniscrone 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
18°C (64°F)
18°C (64°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
118 hours
118 hours
93 hours
Monthly rainfall
118 mm (4.6 in)
122 mm (4.8 in)
114 mm (4.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
20 days
21 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
unpleasant
Climate in Enniscrone →

Grange

In August Grange 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 rainfall
121 mm (4.8 in)
124 mm (4.9 in)
112 mm (4.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
20 days
21 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
unpleasant
Climate in Grange →

Tobercurry

In August Tobercurry 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
113 mm (4.4 in)
113 mm (4.4 in)
97 mm (3.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
20 days
21 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Tobercurry →

Riverstown

In August Riverstown 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
116 mm (4.6 in)
115 mm (4.5 in)
98 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
20 days
21 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Riverstown →

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Popular cities in August

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Sligo 19°C (66°F) 12°C (54°F) 119 mm (4.7 in)
Enniscrone 18°C (64°F) 13°C (55°F) 122 mm (4.8 in)
Grange 19°C (66°F) 12°C (54°F) 124 mm (4.9 in)
Tobercurry 19°C (66°F) 12°C (54°F) 113 mm (4.4 in)
Riverstown 19°C (66°F) 12°C (54°F) 115 mm (4.5 in)
Ballymote 19°C (66°F) 12°C (54°F) 114 mm (4.5 in)

Sligo County weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Sligo County, Ireland in August?

August in Sligo County, Ireland brings tolerable weather. In Sligo, daytime temperatures are typically around 19°C (66°F) and nighttime lows hover near 12°C (54°F).

What is the average temperature in Sligo County, Ireland in August?

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

Does Sligo County, Ireland get a lot of rain in August?

Yes, August tends to be a wetter month in Sligo County, Ireland. Average rainfall in Sligo sits around 119 mm (4.7 in).

Is August a Good Time to Visit Sligo County, Ireland?

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

Generally speaking, June, July and August provide tolerable weather in Sligo. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, November and December tend to be poor.

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