Skibbereen Weather in August

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

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

August is in the summer in Skibbereen and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (65°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.

Skibbereen weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 18.3°C 64.9°F
Nightly temperature 11.6°C 52.8°F
Average temperature 14.9°C 58.8°F
Daily sunshine 5.4 hrs
Avg rainfall 99 mm 3.9 ins
Rainy days 19 days
Sea temperature 16.4°C 61.6°F
Humidity 85%
Windspeed 16.9kph 11 mph

On average August is the 5th driest month of the year in Skibbereen with around 99mm 3.9 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 5.4 hours of sunshine per day.

August temperatures in Skibbereen

Skibbereen average temperature in August

August rainfall

Skibbereen average rain in August

August hourly sunshine

Skibbereen 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 Skibbereen in August 2024.

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Skibbereen weather stats

Skibbereen weather statistics
Hottest month: July 18.2°C 64.8°F
Driest month: June 71mm 2.8ins
Sunniest month: May 6.5hrs
Coldest month: February 8.5°C 47.3°F
Wettest month: December 158mm 6.2ins
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