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Killarney Weather in August

Killarney in August

The short of it: Killarney in August averages a high of 18 °C (65 °F) and a low of 12 °C (54 °F), with 98 mm (3.9 in) of rain and about 14 h 38 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are August and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 18° · low 12° · rain 98 mm · daylight 14 h 38 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: August & July

August in Killarney brings afternoons near 18° and nights around 12°, with about 98 mm of rain over the month. The height of summer in Killarney, with afternoons near 18°. Wet spells are common — about 98 mm, the 8th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 14 h 38 min in mid-August, 98 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates August 3 of 5 for a visit; it is the best month of the year to come.

Against its neighbours, Killarney runs cooler than most and drier than most in August. Baile an Mhuilinn, 17 km to the NW, sees much the same highs.

August in Killarney, by the numbers

Warmth rank
1st warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus July
about the same, 10 mm more rain
Versus September
1° warmer
Day–night spread
6°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
14 h 38 min
Average wind
13 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Baile an MhuilinnMunster17 km NW19°12°135 mm
KillorglinMunster19 km WNW19°12°137 mm
CastleislandMunster20 km N19°12°101 mm
RathmoreMunster20 km E18°11°91 mm
KenmareMunster20 km SSW18°12°108 mm
TraleeMunster27 km NNW19°12°133 mm
MillstreetMunster31 km E18°12°78 mm
AbbeyfealeMunster38 km NNE19°12°92 mm

The Almanac · Killarney Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
August
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The height of summer in Killarney, with afternoons near 18°. Wet spells are common — about 98 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Climate of Killarney by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January9°4°163 mm17 km/h8 h 14 min✦
February10°4°120 mm18 km/h9 h 51 min✦
March11°5°115 mm17 km/h11 h 42 min✦✦
April13°6°90 mm15 km/h13 h 49 min✦✦
May15°8°86 mm15 km/h15 h 40 min✦✦
June17°11°89 mm14 km/h16 h 43 min✦✦✦
July18°12°88 mm13 km/h16 h 17 min✦✦✦
August18°12°98 mm13 km/h14 h 38 min✦✦✦
September17°11°100 mm14 km/h12 h 34 min✦✦✦
October14°8°146 mm15 km/h10 h 31 min✦✦
November11°6°177 mm16 km/h8 h 41 min✦✦
December10°5°187 mm17 km/h7 h 45 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Killarney in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Killarney in August?

Days average 18 °C (65 °F) and nights 12 °C (54 °F), with about 98 mm (3.9 in) of rain over the month. The height of summer in Killarney, with afternoons near 18°. Wet spells are common — about 98 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit Killarney?

The Almanac gives August 3 of 5 (fair). It is the best month of the year to visit.

How long are the days in Killarney in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 14 h 38 min. The days are shortening — from 7 h 45 min in December to 16 h 43 min in June.

Does it snow in Killarney in August?

Hardly — August nights average 12 °C (54 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Killarney in August?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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