Swords weather in August (Dublin County, Ireland)

What does the weather outlook for Swords look like in August? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

Experience perfect weather in Swords during August, featuring pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. August ushers in the summer season. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 20°C. At night, they generally drop to 13°C.

Precipitation

Swords in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 81 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 16 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 157 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Swords, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Water Temperature 15°C *  

Chance of Rain 53%  

Precipitation 81 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 69% *  

Windspeed 14 km/h *  

Sunshine 157 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 35% *  

* Data from: Dublin, Ireland (3 KM, 2 Miles).

Where to go in Ireland in August

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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 Swords, 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. With a water temperature of around 15°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

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

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