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Visit Wild Atlantic Way
in August?

Tough conditions in August. Consider May if possible.

Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · 52.97°N 9.43°W
63°FMax temperature
73%Rainy days
10.4hSunshine / day

Wild Atlantic Way weather in August

⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
57°F – 63°F
🌧 Rainy days
73% of days
☀️ Sunshine
10.4h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Summer
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
4.9/10
📅 📅 Best month
May (7.0/10)

Should you visit Wild Atlantic Way in August?

⚠️ Fair

✅ Yes if: you prefer off-season travel with reduced prices and very few tourists.

❌ No if: you want to avoid rain — more than half the days are rainy.

🌧 Rain : ███████░░░ 73%
🌡 Temperature : ████░░░░░░ 63°F
☀️ Sunshine : ███████░░░ 10.4h/d

Our take: August brings a challenging climate (4.9/10). May offers milder conditions if your dates are flexible.

Wild Atlantic Way in August by trip type

What to expect in August

In August, Wild Atlantic Way sees 17°F during the day with 10.4h of sunshine per day. With 73% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned.

All months for Wild Atlantic Way

Month-by-month comparison

MonthMin °FMax °FRain %Precip inSun h/dScore
🌦️ January41°F48°F64%0.2in4.0h1.5/10
🌧️ February41°F50°F69%0.2in5.1h1.7/10
🌦️ March41°F50°F56%0.2in7.3h3.9/10
🌦️ April45°F54°F51%0.1in11.0h5.0/10
🌦️ May50°F59°F47%0.1in12.6h7.0/10
🌧️ June54°F61°F65%0.2in11.6h5.6/10
🌧️ July55°F63°F68%0.2in10.9h5.4/10
🌧️ August57°F63°F73%0.2in10.4h4.9/10
🌧️ September54°F61°F65%0.2in8.7h4.6/10
🌧️ October50°F57°F65%0.2in6.5h4.0/10
🌧️ November46°F52°F66%0.2in4.2h1.9/10
🌧️ December43°F50°F67%0.2in3.0h1.3/10
Ideal Fair Challenging climate ◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In August, Wild Atlantic Way averages 63°F, 73% rainy days and 10.4h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 4.9/10. See methodology →

August vs May (best month)

The best month is May (score 7.0/10). Difference:

FAQ — Wild Atlantic Way in August

Is August a good time to visit Wild Atlantic Way?
August is not recommended for Wild Atlantic Way (score 4.9/10). With 73% rainy days and 10.4h of sunshine, consider May (7.0/10) instead.
Does it rain a lot in Wild Atlantic Way in August?
Yes, 73% of days see rain in August. Plan some indoor activities as backup.

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