Weather in August in Galway County
Considering a trip to Galway County this August and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Galway County in August?
Galway County is a region in Ireland. August in Galway County generally has temperatures that range from mild to pleasant, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. In August, it is summer.
Temperatures
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between mild in Inishbofin at 17°C to pleasant in Ballinasloe at 20°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 12°C in Ballinasloe and 14°C in Inishbofin.
Precipitation
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Portumna with an average of 91 mm to high rainfall in Carna with 139 mm.Average sunshine
Galway enjoys a balanced 118 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.For a closer look at August's conditions in Galway County, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Galway County's yearly weather, check out our Galway County climate page.
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What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Galway County?
Galway
In August Galway generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Clifden
In August Clifden generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Cong
In August Cong generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Oughterard
In August Oughterard generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Renvyle
In August Renvyle generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is August the best time to visit Galway County?
In our opinion, August is a good time to visit Galway County with overall tolerable weather in Galway. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
On average, the best time to visit Galway County is in July with generally perfect weather in Galway. In contrast, January, February, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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