Wexford weather in August (Wexford County, Ireland)

Planning a trip to Wexford in August? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In August, Wexford typically experiences pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 18°C, while night temperatures can drop to 14°C. On average, it sees the highest temps of the year.

Wexford in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 79 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 15 days.

The city usually sees around 190 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny 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, 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

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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 Wexford in August?

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 in August.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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