Westmeath Weather in August

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

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Athlone Mullingar Kilbeggan Glasson

Thinking about venturing to Westmeath, 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 Westmeath in August

Westmeath, Ireland is a region in Ireland. August in Westmeath generally has pleasant temperatures, with moderate precipitation. During August, summer is in full swing.

Temperatures

You can expect pleasant maximum daytime temperatures of around 20°C (68°F) and nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) in Athlone.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Westmeath, Ireland, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Kilbeggan with an average of 91 mm (3.6 in) to moderate rainfall in Rathowen with 97 mm (3.8 in). Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month sees the heaviest rainfall of the year in Athlone.

Explore Westmeath by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Westmeath — and find the best time to visit. (based on Athlone)

January9°C (48°F) February10°C (50°F) March11°C (52°F) April14°C (57°F) May16°C (61°F) June19°C (66°F) This monthJuly20°C (68°F) August20°C (68°F) September18°C (64°F) October15°C (59°F) November11°C (52°F) December9°C (48°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Westmeath in August

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

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 Westmeath

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

Temperature range in Westmeath (August)

Precipitation variation in Westmeath (August)

Athlone

In August Athlone generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
12°C (54°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly rainfall
88 mm (3.5 in)
94 mm (3.7 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
19 days
18 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Athlone →

Mullingar

In August Mullingar generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
12°C (54°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
166 hours
157 hours
128 hours
Monthly rainfall
86 mm (3.4 in)
93 mm (3.7 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
18 days
18 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Mullingar →

Kilbeggan

In August Kilbeggan generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
12°C (54°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly rainfall
85 mm (3.3 in)
91 mm (3.6 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
18 days
18 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Kilbeggan →

Glasson

In August Glasson generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
12°C (54°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly rainfall
88 mm (3.5 in)
95 mm (3.7 in)
80 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
19 days
18 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Glasson →

Castlepollard

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

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
19°C (66°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
12°C (54°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
166 hours
157 hours
128 hours
Monthly rainfall
88 mm (3.5 in)
95 mm (3.7 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
19 days
18 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
pleasant
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Popular cities in August

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Athlone 20°C (68°F) 12°C (54°F) 94 mm (3.7 in)
Mullingar 20°C (68°F) 12°C (54°F) 93 mm (3.7 in)
Kilbeggan 20°C (68°F) 12°C (54°F) 91 mm (3.6 in)
Glasson 20°C (68°F) 12°C (54°F) 95 mm (3.7 in)
Castlepollard 19°C (66°F) 12°C (54°F) 95 mm (3.7 in)
Moate 20°C (68°F) 12°C (54°F) 93 mm (3.7 in)

Westmeath weather in August: frequently asked questions

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

In August, Westmeath, Ireland generally has perfect weather conditions. Athlone sees daytime temperatures near 20°C (68°F), with nights cooling to roughly 12°C (54°F).

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

In Athlone, the average daytime high in August is 20°C (68°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 12°C (54°F).

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

August is on the drier side in Westmeath, Ireland. Athlone averages only about 94 mm (3.7 in), with most days staying dry.

Is August a Good Time to Visit Westmeath, Ireland?

We consider August to be one of the best times to travel to Westmeath, Ireland. Typically, the climate in Athlone is perfect. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, July and August provide perfect weather in Athlone. On the other hand, the months of January, February and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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