Dublin vs Galway

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Dublin edges ahead as the better destination in August. Dublin offers 10 hours of daily sunshine with only 14 rain days, while Galway sees 8 sunshine hours and 15 rain days.

Dublin sits in the comfortable travel range at 19°C. Galway is also comfortable at 18°C.

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

Dublin reaches an average high of 19°C (66°F) and drops to 13°C (55°F) at night during August. The daily temperature range is 6°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to 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.

Dublin receives approximately 79 mm of rainfall across 14 rain days during August. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Galway sees 98 mm over 15 rain days. That makes Dublin the drier option by 1 rain day and 19 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.