When to go · Galway, Ireland
Best Time to Visit Galway
The sweet spot for Galway is April, June and August. Here's every month's temperature and rain so you can plan around your own dates.
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April, June, August
Comfortable and drier
Shoulder
July, May, January
Fewer crowds, a trade-off
Think twice
October, December
Wettest is October (198mm)
Galway weather, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Feel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 8°C / 46°F | 4°C / 39°F | 116mm | cold, some rain |
| Feb | 10°C / 50°F | 5°C / 41°F | 116mm | cool, some rain |
| Mar | 11°C / 52°F | 5°C / 41°F | 126mm | cool, wet |
| AprBEST | 13°C / 55°F | 6°C / 43°F | 70mm | cool, some rain |
| May | 15°C / 59°F | 8°C / 46°F | 90mm | cool, some rain |
| JunBEST | 18°C / 64°F | 11°C / 52°F | 104mm | mild, some rain |
| Jul | 19°C / 66°F | 13°C / 55°F | 115mm | mild, some rain |
| AugBEST | 19°C / 66°F | 13°C / 55°F | 110mm | mild, some rain |
| Sep | 18°C / 64°F | 12°C / 54°F | 125mm | mild, wet |
| Oct | 14°C / 57°F | 10°C / 50°F | 198mm | cool, wet |
| Nov | 11°C / 52°F | 7°C / 45°F | 126mm | cool, wet |
| Dec | 9°C / 48°F | 5°C / 41°F | 162mm | cold, wet |
Averages from Open-Meteo ERA5 climate reanalysis, 2019 to 2023. Highs and lows are daily averages for each month; rain is the monthly total. Tap a month for a detailed guide.
Want the timing decided for you? A Local Friend in Galway plans around the seasons for you.