Clifden weather in August (Galway County, Ireland)

Wondering what the weather is like in Clifden during August? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

In August, the weather in Clifden generally includes moderate temperatures and high rainfall. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 18°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 13°C. On average, it has the peak temperatures of the year.

Precipitation

Clifden in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 121 mm for the month. On average, there are about 21 days with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 118 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a prime time to visit Clifden. May, June, July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Clifden, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 69%  

Precipitation 121 mm  

Rainy days 21 days  

Humidity 81% *  

Sunshine 118 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 30% *  

* Data from: Claremorris, Ireland (72 KM, 45 Miles).

Where to go in Ireland in August

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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 this month?

For visitors traveling to Clifden, 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

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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