Cong weather in August (Galway County, Ireland)

Looking to travel to Cong in August? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In August, Cong generally has pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. August falls within the summer season. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 19°C, while night temperatures can drop to 11°C.

Cong in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 110 mm for the month. Typically around 20 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.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days September typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Cong, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 11°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 19°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 67%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 110 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 20 days  
HumidityHumidity 81% *  
SunshineSunshine 118 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 30% *  
* Data from: Claremorris, Ireland (28 KM, 17 Miles).

Where to go in Ireland in August

Find out more about the weather in Ireland in August and which places have the best weather 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 Cong in August?

For visitors traveling to Cong, 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
6/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

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