August weather forecast
Waterford, Ireland

August sustains the summer pattern in Waterford seamlessly from July, with pleasant days and mild nights. Nature thrives under the ample sunshine, creating a lush green landscape. The month smoothly cruises on the established summer climate despite showing a decline in the maximum temperature to 20°C (68°F) from 20.1°C (68.2°F). Consistent with July, the sea temperature remains a warm 16°C (60.8°F). As the final fulcrum of summer, August continues to shower the charm of sunny days on Waterford.

Temperature

The advent of August in Waterford, Ireland, signifies a minor shift to an average high-temperature of a still agreeable 20°C (68°F), aligning closely with July. An average low-temperature of 12.1°C (53.8°F) is anticipated throughout the nights in Waterford during August.

Rainfall

In Waterford, during August, the rain falls for 9.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 76mm (2.99") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 136.7 rainfall days, and 1021mm (40.2") of precipitation is accumulated.

Sea temperature

The month with the warmest seawater is August, with an average sea temperature of 16°C (60.8°F).
Note: For most people, a water temperature of 16°C (60.8°F) is not conducive to enjoyable swimming. Breathing control becomes harder as the water temperature dips below 21°C (69.8°F).

Daylight

In Waterford, the average length of the day in August is 14h and 37min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:50 am and sunset at 9:19 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 8:18 pm IST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August is 5h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In August, the average maximum UV index of 5 translates into the following recommendations:
Undertake precautions - Guarding against sun damage is counselled. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage.