Best Time to Visit
🇮🇪 Galway, Ireland · Europe
Based on 30-year climate data (1991-2020) from Open-Meteo
Jan
8°
4°
Fair
Feb
9°
4°
Fair
Mar
10°
4°
Good
Apr
12°
6°
Great
May
15°
8°
Great
Jun
17°
11°
Great
Jul
18°
12°
Great
Aug
18°
12°
Great
Sep
16°
11°
Great
Oct
13°
8°
Good
Nov
10°
6°
Good
Dec
8°
4°
Poor
| Month | High | Low | Rain Days | Sunshine | Humidity | UV | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8°C | 4°C | 16 | 4h | 65% | 1 | Fair | View |
| February | 9°C | 4°C | 13 | 5h | 65% | 1 | Fair | View |
| March | 10°C | 4°C | 14 | 7h | 65% | 6 | Good | View |
| AprilRecommended | 12°C | 6°C | 14 | 9h | 65% | 6 | Great | View |
| MayRecommended | 15°C | 8°C | 14 | 10h | 65% | 10 | Great | View |
| JuneRecommended | 17°C | 11°C | 14 | 10h | 65% | 10 | Great | View |
| JulyRecommended | 18°C | 12°C | 15 | 9h | 65% | 10 | Great | View |
| AugustRecommended | 18°C | 12°C | 15 | 8h | 65% | 10 | Great | View |
| SeptemberRecommended | 16°C | 11°C | 13 | 7h | 65% | 6 | Great | View |
| October | 13°C | 8°C | 15 | 5h | 65% | 6 | Good | View |
| November | 10°C | 6°C | 15 | 4h | 65% | 1 | Good | View |
| December | 8°C | 4°C | 16 | 3h | 65% | 1 | Poor | View |
Data source: Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis archive, 30-year historical normals (1991-2020). Temperatures in Celsius. Sunshine hours are daily averages.
Avg: 12°C high, 6°C low
Mild conditions at 12°C (54°F), layers recommended. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 6°C (43°F).
Avg: 18°C high, 12°C low
Mild conditions at 18°C (64°F), layers recommended. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 12°C (54°F).
Avg: 13°C high, 8°C low
Mild conditions at 13°C (55°F), layers recommended. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 8°C (46°F).
Avg: 8°C high, 4°C low
Cool to cold at 8°C (46°F), warm clothing essential. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 4°C (39°F).
The least favorable time to visit Galway is December and January. During this period, you can expect cold weather, heavy rainfall, very limited sunshine.
December
Challenges: cold weather, heavy rainfall, very limited sunshine
January
Challenges: cold weather, heavy rainfall
February
Challenges: cold weather, frequent rain
Note: visiting during off-peak months often means lower prices, fewer crowds, and a more authentic experience.
Packing recommendations for visiting Galway during the best travel months (May, June, July), when temperatures range from 10°C to 17°C:
Galway has a temperate oceanic climate (Koppen classification: Cfb). The warmest month is August with highs of 18°C, while the coldest month is December at just 8°C. Annual rainfall averages 1088mm across approximately 174 rain days.
| Metric | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °C | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 13 | 10 | 8 |
| Low °C | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 4 |
| Rain Days | 16 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 16 |
| Rain mm | 102 | 88 | 80 | 76 | 81 | 80 | 91 | 98 | 80 | 99 | 105 | 108 |
| Sun h/day | 4 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 3 |
| Humidity % | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 |
| UV Index | 1 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 1 |
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