Here's why...Looking for a specific date to go on tour? In August, they top out at around 18C (64F)!Having said that, we love and encourage wild swimming! It's a great time of year to visit. Visiting Ireland in August? Many wildflowers are in bloom in the hedgerows and on the hillsides.Irish wildflowers to look out for in August include:You may be lucky enough to spot Irish wildlife in August too. We find it's an ideal level to get out and explore, without getting too hot or too cold. The oceans surrounding Ireland are home to whales, dolphins and sharks as well as seals and a wealth of seabirds.Our sea kayaking trips in Dingle bay regularly bump into local celebrity dolphin, Fungie. But when we do get heatwaves, they tend to be in August.Make no mistake: Ireland is NOT the south of France.Unspoiled, underpopulated and unmolested by crowds and queues; Ireland's off the beaten path villages, coastlines and mountains are left beautifully empty, even in August.Ireland boasts some amazing offshore islands. Even if you just stroll the streets, the Kilkenny will be buzzing during festival week.The heart of the Rose of Tralee Festival is a rather quaint beauty pageant - no bikinis here! Ask Sea swimming in Ireland is not for the faint-hearted. Beautiful Irish sunrises can happen as early as 5am.Ireland in August is beautiful.
The weather won't get in the way of your adventures. Flying in and out of Dublin. Perfect refreshment!First time visitors to Ireland in August are often taken aback by our short nights and long days.It's fully bright by around 6am. Get A Grand Stretch In The Evening.
More of a morning person? And the best part of visiting Iceland in August? August is your best option.We schedule more Vagabond and Driftwood tour departures in August than most other months of the year.And don't forget, all our tours are guaranteed from the moment you pay your deposit.Soak up some rays! Head to rural Durrow for a festival that’s outstanding in its field. We experience a big contrast in daylight hours between summer and winter. Perfect refreshment! Expect periods of settled weather and warm sunshine. You may also want to avoid visiting Ireland during the middle of March, as St. Patrick’s Day silly season will have kicked in. You'll enjoy between 14-16 hours of daylight in August. Come to find Ireland's best scarecrow. August in Ireland is the perfect opportunity to don your swimsuit, forget your worries and sprint into the waves. We simply call it a '99'.If you're in Dublin, experience the riot of colour and atmosphere that is a GAA championship match at Croke Park. Fungie is a wild but very friendly dolphin who has been resident in Dingle for nearly thirty years.
Ireland in August is a great time to visit. Not all of Ireland’s wildlife is to be found on land. Sunset can be as late as 10pm. Almost any local town and village you pass through on tour with us will be hosting Gaelic football or hurling matches at some point in August. Unlike other European countries, Ireland simply doesn't get temperatures over 30°C (85°F). Does that sound cool? Read on to see why you should visit Ireland in August.Ireland’s climate is temperate. The hottest ever temperature recorded in Ireland was 33.3°C (92°F). Perfect for hiking, biking and other Vagabond activities.Irish weather is famously unpredictable. So, just like any month, August in Ireland can sometimes bring rain showers. Whomever coined 'four seasons in one day' must have been Irish! Our Guide to Saving Money on Flights