Wicklow weather in August (Wicklow County, Ireland)

Interested in knowing the climate of Wicklow in August? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of August in Wicklow typically includes pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime highs near 18°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 13°C. On average, it is the month with the highest temperature of the year.

Precipitation

Wicklow in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 86 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 15 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 157 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

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, March, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Wicklow, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 51%  

Precipitation 86 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 69% *  

Sunshine 157 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 35% *  

Data from: Dublin, Ireland (52 KM, 32 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 Wicklow, 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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