Galway weather in April (Galway County, Ireland)

What is the weather forecast for Galway in April? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

Typically, April in Galway includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 14°C. At night, they generally drop to 5°C.

Precipitation

Galway in April usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 85 mm for the month. With virtually no rain, this driest month of the year is perfect for exploring the outdoors. This month experiences about 16 days of rain according to historical data.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 132 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures July generally stands out with the best circumstances. While January, February, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Galway climate page with graphs.

 

Galway, monthly averages in April

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 14°C  

Chance of Rain 55%  

Precipitation 85 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 76% *  

Sunshine 132 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 35% *  

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

Where to go in Ireland in April

Find out more about the weather in Ireland and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Galway.

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