Rosslare weather in August (Wexford County, Ireland)

Is Rosslare a good destination in August, weather-wise? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

In August, Rosslare usually has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 18°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 14°C. On average, it is the month with the highest temperature of the year.

Precipitation

Rosslare in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 77 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 15 days with rain.

Average sunshine

With approximately 190 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

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 Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Water Temperature 15°C  

Chance of Rain 48%  

Precipitation 77 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 76%  

Windspeed 18 km/h  

Sunshine 190 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 41%  

Where to go in Ireland in August

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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 this month?

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.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Barbeque

6/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Rosslare.

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