Galway weather in August (Galway County, Ireland)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Galway this August? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

August in Galway generally includes pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. August is a notable month of the summer season. Expect temperatures to climb to 19°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 12°C.

Precipitation

Galway in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 100 mm for the month. On average, there are about 20 days with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

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

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, July typically offers 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 Galway climate page with graphs.

 

Galway, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 65%  

Precipitation 100 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Humidity 81% *  

Sunshine 118 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 30% *  

* Data from: Claremorris, Ireland (49 KM, 30 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 Galway, 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?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Galway.

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