Weather Comparison
Side-by-side weather comparison for August
| Metric | Birmingham | Galway | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average HighHigher is warmer | 17°C (63°F) | 18°C (64°F)▲ | Galway |
| Average LowHigher is milder | 5°C (41°F) | 12°C (54°F)▲ | Galway |
| Rain DaysFewer is drier | 5 days▲ | 15 days | Birmingham |
| PrecipitationLess is drier | 60 mm▲ | 98 mm | Birmingham |
| Sunshine HoursMore is sunnier | 6h/day | 8h/day▲ | Galway |
| HumidityLower is more comfortable | 65% | 65% | Tie |
| UV IndexLower is safer | 10 | 10 | Tie |
| Wind SpeedCalmer is better | 15 km/h▲ | 20 km/h | Birmingham |
Birmingham and Galway are closely matched in August. Neither city has a clear advantage across all metrics. Your decision should come down to personal preference, cultural interests, and travel logistics rather than weather alone.
Birmingham sits in the comfortable travel range at 17°C. Galway is also comfortable at 18°C.
For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Birmingham is the stronger choice in August. Galway receives 2 more hours of sunshine per day, which matters for sightseeing and outdoor activities.
Birmingham reaches an average high of 17°C (63°F) and drops to 5°C (41°F) at night during August. The daily temperature range is 12°C, meaning significant temperature swings between day and night.
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 two cities feel quite similar in terms of temperature.
Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in August.
Birmingham receives approximately 60 mm of rainfall across 5 rain days during August. Rain is occasional, so a light rain jacket should suffice.
Galway sees 98 mm over 15 rain days. That makes Birmingham the drier option by 10 rain days and 38 mm of total precipitation.
Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.
Highs of 17°C, lows of 5°C, 5 rain days
Highs of 18°C, lows of 12°C, 15 rain days
Pack for both: warm layers, a mid-weight jacket, long trousers. These items are useful in either destination during August.
The table below shows average high temperatures and rain days for every month. August is highlighted for quick reference.
| Month | Birmingham | Galway | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | Rain | High | Rain | |
| Jan | -1°C | 3d | 8°C | 16d |
| Feb | 4°C | 3d | 9°C | 13d |
| Mar | 10°C | 4d | 10°C | 14d |
| Apr | 17°C | 5d | 12°C | 14d |
| May | 21°C | 6d | 15°C | 14d |
| Jun | 23°C | 6d | 17°C | 14d |
| Jul | 21°C | 6d | 18°C | 15d |
| Aug | 17°C | 5d | 18°C | 15d |
| Sep | 10°C | 4d | 16°C | 13d |
| Oct | 4°C | 3d | 13°C | 15d |
| Nov | -1°C | 3d | 10°C | 15d |
| Dec | -2°C | 3d | 8°C | 16d |
Birmingham Weather in August
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