August weather forecast
Galway, Ireland

August retains much of July's warmth, although with a slight dip in maximum temperatures. Experiencing the tail end of summer, daylight hours begin to decrease, and a slight upturn in rainfall takes place. Sea temperatures remain warm, inviting sea-goers to enjoy the late-summer tides. Galway's August weather harbours the conclusion of summer, setting the stage for the upcoming fall season.

Temperature

Galway records an average high-temperature of an enjoyable 19.1°C (66.4°F) as August arrives, nearly mirroring the previous month's climate. During August, Galway experiences a consistent low-temperature average of 12.5°C (54.5°F).

Rainfall

In Galway, in August, during 20 rainfall days, 109mm (4.29") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Galway, during the entire year, the rain falls for 232 days and collects up to 1156mm (45.51") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

August is the month with the warmest seawater in Galway, with an average sea temperature of 15.4°C (59.7°F).
Note: The majority of individuals do not enjoy swimming in water that is 15.4°C (59.7°F). Breathing control becomes more challenging as the water temperature dips from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F).

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 14h and 43min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:53 am and sunset at 9:31 pm. On the last day of August, in Galway, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 8:27 pm IST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August is 4h.

UV index

In Galway, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In August, the UV index of 5 transforms into the following advice:
Act with care - The suggestion to avoid sunburn is emphasized. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat.