Skibbereen weather in August (County Cork, Ireland)

Looking to travel to Skibbereen in August? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In August, Skibbereen generally has pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 19°C, while nights can cool down to about 13°C.

Skibbereen in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 85 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 19 days of the month will see rainfall.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 160 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a great time to visit. June, July, August and September generally stand 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 Skibbereen climate page with graphs.

 

Skibbereen, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 62%  

Precipitation 85 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 73% *  

Sunshine 160 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 35% *  

* Data from: Cork, Ireland (62 KM, 38 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.

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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 Skibbereen in August?

For visitors traveling to Skibbereen, 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

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