Sligo in august: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Sligo in august 2025
The weather in Sligo in the month of august comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole month, but also by clicking on the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout august
tolerable weather
Weather at 6am
56°F
Moderate rain at times
32% of time
25%
15%
12%
Weather at 12pm
63°F
Moderate rain at times
33% of time
32%
20%
8%
Weather at 6pm
61°F
Moderate rain at times
38% of time
25%
23%
9%
Weather at 3am
54°F
32%
19%
18%
13%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Sligo in august
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Sligo in august.
The climate of Sligo in august is tolerable
In august in Sligo, the climate is wet (with 5.4in of precipitation over 9 days). The weather is better from the previous month since in july it receives an average of 5.4in of rainfall over 11 days.
The climate is rather cool in this city this month, but it is tolerable when dressing cosy. The thermometer averaged maximum of 63°F. The minimum is 54°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in august in Sligo is 59°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Sligo in the month of august with a maximum record of 74°F in 2020 and a minimum record of 43°F in 2010. You can hope to have about 7 days with temperatures above 65°F, or 23% of the month.
On this month of august, day length in Sligo is generally 14:53. The sun rises at 05:11 and sunset is at 20:04.
With a bad climate, this month is not the best time to go in Sligo.
August: another location in Ireland?
If you want to go to Ireland in august, there are destinations with better weather than Sligo:
In august, Dublin, Cork, Ardmore, Dalkey Island, Rosslare and Tramore have good weather.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Sligo in august
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are set from the weather statements of the past years of august.
| August | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 59°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 63°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 54°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 74°F (2020) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 43°F (2010) | ||||
| 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 | 21km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 52°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 5.4in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 9 day(s) (30%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 1.3in (2019) | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 93% | ||||
| Visibility | 8.82km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 65% | ||||
| UV index | 4 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 12 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 05:11 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 20:04 | ||||
| Length of day | 14:53 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in august | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable | ||||
How was the weather last august?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Sligo 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 Sligo:
| Streedagh Point in august | tolerable weather |
| Bundoran in august | bad weather |
| Ballyshannon in august | bad weather |
| Killybegs in august | bad weather |
| Ballaghaderreen in august | bad weather |
| Ballina in august | bad weather |
| Donegal in august | bad weather |
| Gleann Cholm Cille in august | bad weather |
| Ballycastle in august | tolerable weather |
| Castlebar in august | bad weather |
| Roscommon in august | bad weather |
| Ballybofey in august | bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in august.
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Weather data for Sligo in august:
Weather data for Sligo for august are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Sligo. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Sligo 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 Sligo.