Galway Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

In Galway, seasonal changes bring about a moderate variation in temperatures. Average daytime temperatures reach a pleasant 20°C (68°F) in July. In February, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 10°C (50°F).

At night, temperatures range from around 12°C (54°F) in July to 3°C (37°F) in February.

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Temperature ranges by month

Galway has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1158 mm (46 in) of rainfall annually. Despite minor fluctuations, Galway enjoys fairly consistent precipitation throughout the year. In December, you can expect around 113 mm (4.4 in) of precipitation, while in April, Galway receives about 85 mm (3.3 in). For more details, please visit our Galway Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Galway can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of May under a blue sky, with approximately 5.2 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 1.2 hours of sunlight per day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Daily percentage of sunshine

The city experiences its highest humidity in January, reaching 90%. In May, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 73%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year