August · Ireland
Best time to visit Galway in August Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Galway in August
Average temperature 16°C, 140 mm of rain, about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 81% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
August score
7.3/10
Ranked #5 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 16°C
- Rainfall
- 140 mm
- Humidity
- 81%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 25
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
August in Galway scores 7.3/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - an above-average month (#5 of 12). Expect around 16°C, 140 mm of rain, and roughly 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Galway's Latin quarter, buskers and Atlantic winds make it Ireland's festival city on the west coast.
August holds up well in Galway — 5th best month
Temperatures hover around 16°C (60°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
140 mm of rain makes this a wet month here, though with about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine there is still bright weather between the fronts.
That is 7.3/10 on the same scale — 5th of 12 months, versus 8/10 for the best month here.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Budget for peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Galway in August?
- In August, Galway averages 16°C, 140 mm of rain, and about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.3/10.
- Is August a good time to visit Galway?
- August earns a 7.3/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Galway in August?
- Expect about 140 mm of rain in August. Average humidity is 81% and there are about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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