Donegal in august: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Donegal in august 2025
The weather in Donegal in august comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics the entire month, but also navigating through the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout august
bad weather
Weather at 6am
54°F
Moderate rain at times
33% of time
21%
19%
14%
Weather at 12pm
61°F
Moderate rain at times
45% of time
26%
16%
10%
Weather at 6pm
61°F
Moderate rain at times
44% of time
20%
18%
11%
Weather at 3am
54°F
32%
22%
16%
14%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Donegal in august
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Donegal in august.
The climate of Donegal in august is bad
In august in Donegal, the climate is wet (with 6.3in of rainfall over 10 days). The weather is better from the previous month since in july it receives an average of 6.3in of rainfall over 12 days.
The climate is fairly cool here this month, but it is tolerable by dressing cosy. Temperatures are up to 63°F. The minimum is 54°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of august in Donegal is 59°F. These temperatures are far removed from those records observed in Donegal in august with a maximum record of 79°F in 2021 and a minimum record of 41°F in 2011. You can plan to have about 7 days with temperatures up to 65°F, or 23% of time.
Day length in Donegal in august is 14:55. The sun rises at 05:09 and sunset is at 20:04.
With an unfavorable weather, the month of august is not recommended to go there.
August: another location in Ireland?
If you want to go to Ireland in august, there are destinations with better weather than Donegal:
In august, Dublin, Cork, Ardmore, Dalkey Island, Rosslare and Tramore have good weather.
Finally, Galway, Belmullet, Connemara National Park, Dingle, Dundalk and Kilkenny have a tolerable climate, but better than Donegal.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Donegal in august
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are generated from the weather statements of the last years of august.
| August | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 59°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 63°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 54°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 79°F (2021) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 41°F (2011) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 7 day(s) (23%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 59°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 57°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 61°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 20km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 52°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 6.3in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 10 day(s) (33%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 1.9in (2015) | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 94% | ||||
| Visibility | 8.27km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 69% | ||||
| UV index | 4 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 12 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 05:09 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 20:04 | ||||
| Length of day | 14:55 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in august | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | bad | ||||
How was the weather last august?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Donegal in august 2024:
56°F to 67°F
58°F to 61°F
50°F to 61°F
54°F to 63°F
59°F to 63°F
50°F to 61°F
56°F to 61°F
56°F to 61°F
56°F to 63°F
56°F to 61°F
50°F to 72°F
54°F to 65°F
59°F to 63°F
50°F to 65°F
52°F to 59°F
50°F to 61°F
54°F to 61°F
54°F to 61°F
54°F to 59°F
50°F to 56°F
52°F to 59°F
56°F to 61°F
52°F to 58°F
49°F to 56°F
52°F to 56°F
54°F to 61°F
59°F to 65°F
56°F to 59°F
52°F to 59°F
50°F to 63°F
49°F to 68°F
Map: other cities in Ireland in august
Cities near Donegal:
| Ballyshannon in august | bad weather |
| Killybegs in august | bad weather |
| Bundoran in august | bad weather |
| Ballybofey in august | bad weather |
| Dungloe in august | bad weather |
| Gleann Cholm Cille in august | bad weather |
| Streedagh Point in august | tolerable weather |
| Letterkenny in august | bad weather |
| Derrybeg in august | bad weather |
| Sligo in august | tolerable weather |
| Dunfanaghy in august | tolerable weather |
| Buncrana in august | tolerable weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in august.
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Weather data for Donegal in august:
Weather data for Donegal for august are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Donegal. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Donegal can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Donegal.