Rosslare weather in August (Wexford County, Ireland)

Planning a trip to Rosslare in August? This guide provides all the details you need.

In August, Rosslare generally has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 18°C, while night temperatures can drop to 14°C. On average, it is the month with the highest temperature of the year.

Rosslare in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 77 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 15 days of the month will see rainfall.

The city usually sees around 190 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. August typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Rosslare climate page with graphs.

 

Rosslare, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 14°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 18°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 15°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 48%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 77 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 15 days  
HumidityHumidity 76%  
WindspeedWindspeed 18 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 190 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 41%  

Where to go in Ireland in August

Find out more about the weather in Ireland in August and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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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 Rosslare in August?

For visitors traveling to Rosslare, 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
6/10
Walking
6/10
Barbeque
6/10
Camping
8/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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