Claregalway weather in August (Galway County, Ireland)

Curious about the August weather in Claregalway? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In August, Claregalway generally has pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. August is a summer month. Daytime temperatures hover around 19°C, while nights can cool down to about 12°C.

Claregalway in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 97 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 20 days of rain.

The area enjoys a balanced 118 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

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 Claregalway climate page with graphs.

 

Claregalway, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 65%  

Precipitation 97 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Humidity 81% *  

Sunshine 118 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 30% *  

* Data from: Claremorris, Ireland (42 KM, 26 Miles).

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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 Claregalway in August?

For visitors traveling to Claregalway, 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 in August.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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