Slane weather in August (Meath, Ireland)

Can you expect sunny skies in Slane in August? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

Experience perfect weather in Slane during August, featuring pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Summer occurs in August. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 20°C. But by evening, they drop to around 12°C.

Precipitation

Slane in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 84 mm for the month. This month is known for heavy rainfall, so don't forget your umbrella to stay dry. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 17 days with rain.

Average sunshine

With about 157 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, August is one of the better months to visit Slane. July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Slane, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 57%  

Precipitation 84 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 69% *  

Sunshine 157 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 35% *  

Data from: Dublin, Ireland (36 KM, 22 Miles).

Where to go in Ireland in August

Find out more about the weather in Ireland and which places have the best travel 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 this month?

For visitors traveling to Slane, 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.

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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