Valentia Island weather in August (Kerry, Ireland)

What's the typical weather in Valentia Island for August? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In August, Valentia Island usually has moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 18°C, while nights can cool down to about 14°C. On average, it is the month with the highest temperature of the year.

Precipitation

Valentia Island in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 118 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 21 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 139 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a prime time to visit Valentia Island. 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 Island climate page with graphs.

 

Valentia Island, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Water Temperature 15°C *  

Chance of Rain 69%  

Precipitation 118 mm  

Rainy days 21 days  

Humidity 78% *  

Windspeed 14 km/h *  

Sunshine 139 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 33% *  

* Data from: Valentia, Ireland (6 KM, 3 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 Valentia Island, 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

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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