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Athenry weather in August (Galway County, Ireland)

What does the weather outlook for Athenry look like in August? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

The typical weather for August in Athenry includes pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. August is part of the summer season. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 19°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 12°C.

Precipitation

Athenry in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 98 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 19 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 118 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures July generally stands out with the best circumstances. While January, February, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Athenry climate page with graphs.

 

Athenry, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 12°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 19°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 65%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 98 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 19 days  
HumidityHumidity 81% *  
SunshineSunshine 118 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 30% *  
Data from: Claremorris, Ireland (48 KM, 30 Miles).

Where to go in Ireland in August

Find out more about the weather in Ireland and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Athenry, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
6/10
Cycling
9/10
Walking
9/10
Camping
8/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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