Galway in august: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Galway in august 2025
The weather in Galway in the month of august comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for all the month, but also navigating through the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout august
tolerable weather
Weather at 6am
56°F
Moderate rain at times
27% of time
21%
21%
18%
Weather at 12pm
63°F
Moderate rain at times
44% of time
28%
15%
8%
Weather at 6pm
61°F
Moderate rain at times
34% of time
25%
20%
14%
Weather at 3am
56°F
27%
21%
20%
17%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Galway in august
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Galway in august.
The climate of Galway in august is tolerable
The climate in august in Galway is wet (with 5.2in of precipitation over 8 days). The weather is better from the previous month since in july it receives an average of 4.8in of rainfall over 8 days.
The climate is rather cool around this city the month of august, but it is livable by dressing hot. The thermometer averaged maximum of 65°F. The minimum is 56°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of august in Galway is 59°F. Note that seasonal normals are in contrast with those observed in Galway in the month of august with a maximum record of 76°F in 2012 and a minimum record of 41°F in 2010. You can plan to have about 12 days with temperatures over 65°F, or 39% of the month.
On average, in Galway, the days of august last 14:46. The sun rises at 05:17 and sets at 20:03.
With a correct climate, this month is okay (but not good) to go there.
August: another location in Ireland?
If you want to go to Ireland in august, there are destinations with better weather than Galway:
In august, Dublin, Cork, Ardmore, Dalkey Island, Rosslare and Tramore have good weather.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Galway in august
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are generated from the weather statements of the past years of august.
| August | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 59°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 65°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 56°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 76°F (2012) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 41°F (2010) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 12 day(s) (39%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 60°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 58°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 63°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 22km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 54°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 5.2in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 8 day(s) (27%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 1.2in (2019) | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 94% | ||||
| Visibility | 8.36km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 64% | ||||
| UV index | 4 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 12 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 05:17 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 20:03 | ||||
| Length of day | 14:46 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in august | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable | ||||
How was the weather last august?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Galway in august 2024:
54°F to 70°F
58°F to 67°F
52°F to 63°F
54°F to 70°F
59°F to 67°F
50°F to 63°F
56°F to 65°F
59°F to 65°F
58°F to 67°F
56°F to 67°F
52°F to 70°F
52°F to 70°F
59°F to 65°F
50°F to 68°F
58°F to 63°F
56°F to 63°F
56°F to 65°F
54°F to 65°F
54°F to 61°F
50°F to 59°F
56°F to 63°F
56°F to 63°F
52°F to 61°F
47°F to 59°F
54°F to 63°F
56°F to 67°F
58°F to 68°F
56°F to 63°F
49°F to 63°F
47°F to 68°F
47°F to 70°F
Map: other cities in Ireland in august
Cities near Galway:
| Oughterard in august | tolerable weather |
| Burren National Park in august | tolerable weather |
| Tuam in august | tolerable weather |
| Cliffs of Moher in august | tolerable weather |
| Ballinrobe in august | bad weather |
| Aran Islands in august | tolerable weather |
| Ennis in august | tolerable weather |
| Connemara National Park in august | tolerable weather |
| Shannon in august | tolerable weather |
| Westport in august | bad weather |
| Castlebar in august | bad weather |
| Roscommon in august | bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in august.
Galway
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Weather data for Galway in august:
Weather data for Galway for august are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Galway. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Galway can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Galway.