Birmingham vs Galway

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Birmingham edges ahead as the better destination in August. Birmingham offers 10 hours of daily sunshine with only 11 rain days, while Galway sees 8 sunshine hours and 15 rain days.

Birmingham sits in the comfortable travel range at 20°C. Galway is also comfortable at 18°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Birmingham is the stronger choice in August. Birmingham receives 2 more hours of sunshine per day, which matters for sightseeing and outdoor activities.

Birmingham reaches an average high of 20°C (68°F) and drops to 12°C (54°F) at night during August. The daily temperature range is 8°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.

Galway averages 18°C (64°F) for the high and 12°C (54°F) for the low, with a daily range of 6°C. The 2°C difference is noticeable but not dramatic.

Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in August.

Birmingham receives approximately 64 mm of rainfall across 11 rain days during August. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Galway sees 98 mm over 15 rain days. That makes Birmingham the drier option by 4 rain days and 34 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.