Average Monthly Sunshine hours in Galway

This graph shows the average number of hours per month that Galway receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Data from: Claremorris, Ireland (49 KM, 30 Miles).

On average, May is the sunniest month with 157 hours of sunshine.
December has on average the lowest amount of sunshine with 35 hours.

Forecast: is it sunny in Galway?

Tue Dec 03

10°C | 3°C

18 km/h

broken clouds and no rain

hourly forecast

Wed Dec 04

12°C | 2°C

32 km/h

7.7 mm

overcast and heavy rain

hourly forecast

Thu Dec 05

13°C | 6°C

50 km/h

8.7 mm

partly cloudy and rain

hourly forecast

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