Shannon Weather in August

What's the weather like in Shannon (Munster) in August 2024?

The climate in Shannon during August can be summarized as mild and a little damp.

August is in the summer in Shannon and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (67°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.

Shannon weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 19.2°C 66.6°F
Nightly temperature 11.6°C 52.9°F
Average temperature 15.4°C 59.7°F
Daily sunshine 4.8 hrs
Avg rainfall 85 mm 3.3 ins
Rainy days 19 days
Sea temperature 16.2°C 61.2°F
Humidity 82%
Windspeed 15.5kph 10 mph

On average August is the 6th wettest month of the year in Shannon with around 85mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.8 hours of sunshine per day.

August temperatures in Shannon

Shannon average temperature in August

August rainfall

Shannon average rain in August

August hourly sunshine

Shannon average rain in August

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 Shannon in August 2024.

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Shannon weather stats

Shannon weather statistics
Hottest month: July 19.2°C 66.6°F
Driest month: April 59mm 2.3ins
Sunniest month: May 6.2hrs
Coldest month: January 8.1°C 46.6°F
Wettest month: December 109mm 4.3ins
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