Clifden weather in August (Galway County, Ireland)

Curious about the August weather in Clifden? This guide provides all the details you need.

In August, Clifden generally has moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 18°C. But by evening, they drop to around 13°C. On average, it has the peak temperatures of the year.

Clifden in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 121 mm for the month. Typically around 21 days of rainfall is expected.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 118 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

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).

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Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

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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 Clifden in August?

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 in August.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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