Valentia weather in August (Ireland)

What is the weather forecast for Valentia in August? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

Typically, August in Valentia includes pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 18°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 13°C. On average, it sees the highest temps of the year.

Precipitation

Valentia in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 117 mm for the month. Expect around 21 days of rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 139 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a prime time to visit Valentia. May, June, July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Valentia, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Water Temperature 15°C  

Chance of Rain 69%  

Precipitation 117 mm  

Rainy days 21 days  

Humidity 78%  

Windspeed 14 km/h  

Sunshine 139 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 33%  

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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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 Valentia, 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

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 Valentia.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Ireland? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Ireland. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.