Sligo weather in August (Sligo County, Ireland)

What should you pack for a trip to Sligo in August? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

The month of August in Sligo typically includes pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. Enjoy the summer season during this month. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 19°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 12°C.

Precipitation

Sligo in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 119 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 20 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 118 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a great time to visit. June, July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Sligo, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 68%  

Precipitation 119 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Humidity 81% *  

Sunshine 118 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 30% *  

Data from: Claremorris, Ireland (70 KM, 43 Miles).

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 Sligo, 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

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

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