Oughterard weather in August (Galway County, Ireland)

What kind of weather does August bring to Oughterard? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

In August, Oughterard typically experiences pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. Enjoy the summer season during this month. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 19°C, while night temperatures can drop to 12°C.

Precipitation

Oughterard in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 112 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 20 days of rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 118 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures June and September generally stand 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 Oughterard climate page with graphs.

 

Oughterard, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 67%  

Precipitation 112 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Humidity 81% *  

Sunshine 118 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 30% *  

* Data from: Claremorris, Ireland (39 KM, 24 Miles).

Where to go in Ireland in August

Find out more about the weather in Ireland and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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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 Oughterard, 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

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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