Climate of Galway, Galway, Ireland
Point-value climate at Galway (Galway, Ireland). Population approximately 75,594.
Located in Galway, Ireland, Galway has a seasonal climate. Population approximately 75,594. Monthly average temperatures range from 5.7°C / 42.3°F in January to 15.6°C / 60.1°F in July, with rainfall varying from 63 mm / 2.5 in (April) to 121 mm / 4.8 in (November) — about 1109 mm / 43.7 in across the year. Galway is the capital of Galway. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Galway's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5.7°C42.3°F | 113 mm4.4″ | — |
| February | 5.9°C42.6°F | 83 mm3.3″ | — |
| March | 7.2°C45°F | 81 mm3.2″ | — |
| April | 8.9°C48°F | 63 mm2.5″ | — |
| May | 11.5°C52.7°F | 72 mm2.8″ | — |
| June | 13.9°C57°F | 73 mm2.9″ | — |
| July | 15.6°C60.1°F | 72 mm2.8″ | — |
| August | 15.6°C60.1°F | 95 mm3.7″ | — |
| September | 13.6°C56.5°F | 102 mm4″ | — |
| October | 10.9°C51.6°F | 119 mm4.7″ | — |
| November | 7.9°C46.2°F | 121 mm4.8″ | — |
| December | 6.5°C43.7°F | 115 mm4.5″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Galway?
Galway does not have a clearly "sunny" season by our profile cutoffs — see the "warmest and driest months" fallback for the closest picks. Galway's warmest month is July at an average of 15.6°C / 60.1°F, and its driest month is April with about 63 mm / 2.5 in of rain.
What is the climate of Galway?
Galway, in Galway, Ireland, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 5.7°C / 42.3°F in January to 15.6°C / 60.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is approximately 1109 mm / 43.7 in, with the wettest month being November (121 mm / 4.8 in) and the driest April (63 mm / 2.5 in).
What is the average temperature in Galway in July?
The average temperature in Galway in July is 15.6°C / 60.1°F, with rainfall of about 72 mm / 2.8 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Galway?
The driest month in Galway is April, with about 63 mm / 2.5 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 8.9°C / 48°F.
When is the wettest month in Galway?
The wettest month in Galway is November, with approximately 121 mm / 4.8 in of average monthly rainfall.