Wicklow County Weather in August

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

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Bray Laragh Avoca Rathdrum

Are you planning a trip a to Wicklow County, Ireland in August and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Wicklow County in August

Wicklow County, Ireland is a region in Ireland. August in Wicklow County generally has pleasant temperatures, with moderate precipitation. August falls during the summer season.

Temperatures

You can expect pleasant maximum daytime temperatures of around 18°C (64°F) and nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) in Bray. On average, August is the month with the highest temperature of the year in Wicklow County, Ireland.

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

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Baltinglass with an average of 82 mm (3.2 in) to moderate rainfall in Laragh with 94 mm (3.7 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is fairly consistent across many areas. Bray receives about 157 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.

Explore Wicklow County by month

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

January9°C (48°F) February9°C (48°F) March10°C (50°F) April12°C (54°F) May14°C (57°F) June17°C (63°F) This monthJuly18°C (64°F) August18°C (64°F) September17°C (63°F) October14°C (57°F) November12°C (54°F) December10°C (50°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Wicklow County in August

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

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

Temperature range in Wicklow County (August)

Precipitation variation in Wicklow County (August)

Bray

In August Bray generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant 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
166 hours
157 hours
128 hours
Monthly rainfall
83 mm (3.3 in)
85 mm (3.3 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
16 days
15 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
tolerable
Climate in Bray →

Laragh

In August Laragh generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant 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)
11°C (52°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
166 hours
157 hours
128 hours
Monthly rainfall
92 mm (3.6 in)
94 mm (3.7 in)
86 mm (3.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
16 days
16 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
tolerable
Climate in Laragh →

Avoca

In August Avoca 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
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
166 hours
157 hours
128 hours
Monthly rainfall
82 mm (3.2 in)
87 mm (3.4 in)
82 mm (3.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
15 days
15 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
tolerable
Climate in Avoca →

Rathdrum

In August Rathdrum 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
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
166 hours
157 hours
128 hours
Monthly rainfall
88 mm (3.5 in)
91 mm (3.6 in)
85 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
16 days
15 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
tolerable
Climate in Rathdrum →

Arklow

In August Arklow generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
199 hours
190 hours
144 hours
Monthly rainfall
78 mm (3.1 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
81 mm (3.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
15 days
15 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
tolerable
Climate in Arklow →

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

Popular cities in August

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Bray 18°C (64°F) 13°C (55°F) 85 mm (3.3 in)
Laragh 19°C (66°F) 11°C (52°F) 94 mm (3.7 in)
Avoca 19°C (66°F) 12°C (54°F) 87 mm (3.4 in)
Rathdrum 19°C (66°F) 12°C (54°F) 91 mm (3.6 in)
Arklow 19°C (66°F) 13°C (55°F) 83 mm (3.3 in)
Wicklow 18°C (64°F) 13°C (55°F) 86 mm (3.4 in)

Wicklow County weather in August: frequently asked questions

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

Expect pleasant weather across Wicklow County, Ireland in August. The popular destination of Bray averages 18°C (64°F) by day and 13°C (55°F) at night during this summer month.

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

In Bray, the average daytime high in August is 18°C (64°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 13°C (55°F).

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

Not particularly. Bray averages just 85 mm (3.3 in) of rain in August, making it a mostly dry month for Wicklow County, Ireland.

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

We believe that August is one of the best times to visit Wicklow County, Ireland with overall pleasant weather in Bray. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

On average, the best time to visit Wicklow County, Ireland is in July and August with generally pleasant weather in Bray. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, November and December tend to be poor.

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