Galway weather in October (Galway County, Ireland)

How is the weather in Galway in October? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In October, Galway generally has moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 15°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 8°C.

Galway in October usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 104 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 21 days of rain are anticipated.

The city usually sees around 74 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

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 October

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Chance of Rain 71%  

Precipitation 104 mm  

Rainy days 21 days  

Humidity 86% *  

Sunshine 74 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 24% *  

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

Where to go in Ireland in October

Find out more about the weather in Ireland in October and which places have the best weather 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 Galway in October?

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 in October.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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