Galway weather in February (Galway County, Ireland)

Wondering what the weather is like in Galway during February? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

February in Galway generally includes low temperatures and high rainfall. The winter season takes place during February. Expect temperatures to climb to 10°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 3°C.

Precipitation

Galway in February usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 101 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 18 days with rain.

Average sunshine

This month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with about 60 hours of sunshine. It's great for those who appreciate cooler, less sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, February may not be the ideal month to visit Galway. July typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Galway, monthly averages in February

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 10°C  

Chance of Rain 61%  

Precipitation 101 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 86% *  

Sunshine 60 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 26% *  

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

Where to go in Ireland in February

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

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

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

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

5/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

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