Donegal Weather in August
What's the weather like in Donegal (Ulster) in August 2024?
The climate in Donegal during August can be summarized as mild and damp.
August is in the summer in Donegal and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 17°C (63°F), whilst at night 9°C (49°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 17.3°C 63.1°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 9.4°C 48.8°F |
| Average temperature | 13.3°C 55.9°F |
| Daily sunshine | 4.4 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 116 mm 4.6 ins |
| Rainy days | 21 days |
| Sea temperature | 14.6°C 58.3°F |
| Humidity | 89% |
| Windspeed | 17.3kph 11 mph |
On average August is the 6th driest month of the year in Donegal with around 116mm 4.6 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 21 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.4 hours of sunshine per day.
August temperatures in Donegal
August rainfall
August hourly sunshine
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Donegal in August 2024.
Other monthly averages
Best places to visit in August
Donegal weather stats
| Hottest month: | July | 17.2°C 63°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | April | 84mm 3.3ins |
| Sunniest month: | April | 5.1hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 6.1°C 43°F |
| Wettest month: | December | 173mm 6.8ins |
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