August weather forecastCork, Ireland

Ancient buildings in Cork, Ireland, with dark cloudy skies and mountains in the distance

August

Weather in August

August reflects a slight dip in temperature from July, beginning the transition into the cooler months. Despite this, it remains an ideal month for sightseeing and exploring Cork's numerous attractions under the generous summer sunshine hours. The sea temperature, at an average of 16.4°C (61.5°F), allows for beach activities and swimming. Rainfall during this month is relatively moderate, causing minimal disruptions to outdoor plans. Enjoy outdoor music festivals or take a peaceful stroll along the Marina during the mild August evenings in Cork.

Temperature

Cork measures an average high-temperature of a still refreshing 18°C (64.4°F) in August, nearly consistent with the preceding month. In the month of August, the average temperature in Cork dips to a cool 11°C (51.8°F) during the night.

Rainfall

In Cork, in August, it is raining for 17 days, with typically 83mm (3.27") of accumulated precipitation. In Cork, during the entire year, the rain falls for 210 days and collects up to 1063mm (41.85") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

August is the month with the warmest seawater in Cork, with an average sea temperature of 16.4°C (61.5°F).
Note: For the majority, swimming in 16.4°C (61.5°F) does not offer a pleasant experience. Below 21°C (69.8°F), the difficulty in controlling breathing escalates.

Daylight

In Cork, the average length of the day in August is 14h and 35min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:57 am and sunset at 9:23 pm. On the last day of August, in Cork, Ireland, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 8:22 pm IST.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine is 5h.

UV index

In August, the average daily maximum UV index in Cork is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 5 during August, leads to the following recommendations:
Undertake precautions - Guarding against sun damage is counselled. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage.

Updated: Jan 27, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in August, in Cork, is 18°C (64.4°F), while the low-temperature averages to 11°C (51.8°F).

In Cork, Ireland, during August, the rain falls for 17 days and regularly aggregates up to 83mm (3.27") of precipitation.

With an average sea temperature of 16.4°C (61.5°F), August is the month with the warmest seawater.

In August, the average sea temperature in Cork, Ireland, is 16.4°C (61.5°F). For swimming, a surface water temperature of 16.4°C (61.5°F) is not enjoyable for the majority. It is not considered safe, as controlling breathing becomes progressively more difficult as water temperature decreases below 21°C (69.8°F).

In August, the average day length is 14h and 35min.

On the first day of August in Cork, Ireland, sunrise is at 5:57 am and sunset at 9:23 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 8:22 pm IST.

In August, the average sunshine duration is 5h.

In Cork, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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Average temperature in August
Cork, Ireland

Average high temperature in August: 18°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (19°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and February (8°C).

Average low temperature in August: 11°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (11°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (3°C).

Average rainfall in August
Cork, Ireland

Average rainfall in August: 83mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (120mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are April and June (61mm).

Average rainfall days in August
Cork, Ireland

Average rainfall days in August: 17 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (21 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (14 days).

Average sea temperature in August
Cork, Ireland

Average sea temperature in August: 16.4°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (16.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (9.4°C).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Cork, Ireland

Average daylight in August: 14h and 36min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 54min).

Average sunshine in August: 5h

The months with the most sunshine are May and June (Average sunshine: 6h).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February, November and December (Average sunshine: 2h).