Stranorlar weather in August (Donegal County, Ireland)

How does the weather in Stranorlar usually fare in August? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The typical weather for August in Stranorlar includes pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. During August, the summer season is in full swing. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 18°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 11°C.

Precipitation

Stranorlar in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 114 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 20 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 140 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, August is one of the better months to visit Stranorlar. May, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, November 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 Stranorlar climate page with graphs.

 

Stranorlar, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 68%  

Precipitation 114 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Sunshine 140 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Derry, Ireland (36 KM, 22 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 Stranorlar, 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

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