Waterford weather in August (Waterford County, Ireland)

What does the weather outlook for Waterford look like in August? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

The month of August in Waterford typically brings pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. August ushers in the summer season. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 19°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 13°C. On average, it sees the highest temps of the year.

Precipitation

Waterford in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 82 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 16 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 190 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

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

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

 

Waterford, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 53%  

Precipitation 82 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 76% *  

Sunshine 190 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 41% *  

* Data from: Rosslare, Ireland (53 KM, 32 Miles).

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.

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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 Waterford, 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

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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