Shannon weather in August (Clare, Ireland)

Looking to travel to Shannon in August? This guide provides all the details you need.

In August, Shannon generally has pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. August falls within the summer season. Daytime temperatures hover around 19°C, while nights can cool down to about 12°C.

Shannon in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 99 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 19 days.

The area enjoys a balanced 142 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures July generally stands out with the best circumstances. While January, February, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Shannon, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 63%  

Precipitation 99 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 68% *  

Sunshine 142 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Limerick, Ireland (18 KM, 11 Miles).

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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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 Shannon in August?

For visitors traveling to Shannon, 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.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in August.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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