Wexford weather in August (Wexford County, Ireland)

What should you pack for a trip to Wexford in August? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

The typical weather for August in Wexford includes pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 18°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 14°C. On average, it sees the highest temps of the year.

Precipitation

Wexford in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 79 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 15 days days of 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.

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, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Wexford, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Water Temperature 15°C *  

Chance of Rain 49%  

Precipitation 79 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 76% *  

Windspeed 18 km/h *  

Sunshine 190 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 41% *  

* Data from: Rosslare, Ireland (12 KM, 8 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 Wexford, 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

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Wexford.

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