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Weather in April in Galway County

Considering a trip to Galway County this April and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What is the weather like in Galway County in April?

Galway County is a region in Ireland. April in Galway County generally has temperatures that range from cold to mild, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is cold in Inishbofin at 12°C and mild in Galway at 14°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 5°C in Galway and 8°C in Inishbofin.

For specific regional insights in Galway County, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Ballinasloe with an average of 77 mm to high rainfall in Cornamona with 104 mm. Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month usually has the lowest rainfall in Galway, marking it as the year's driest month.

Average sunshine

Galway enjoys a balanced 132 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

For a more detailed look at Galway County's conditions throughout the year, check out our Galway County climate page.

Where to go in Galway County in April

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Galway County on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more details.

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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).

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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Ireland, check out our Galway County's climate page.

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in April for the 5 most popular destinations in Galway County?

Galway

In April Galway generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Galway
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   March March
<<  
11°C 
4°C 
89 hours 
86 mm 
21 days 
14°C 
5°C 
132 hours 
85 mm 
16 days 
May   >> May
>>  
16°C 
8°C 
157 hours 
86 mm 
18 days 
Climate in Galway

Clifden

In April Clifden generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Clifden
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   March March
<<  
11°C 
5°C 
89 hours 
104 mm 
22 days 
poor 
12°C 
6°C 
132 hours 
93 mm 
17 days 
May   >> May
>>  
15°C 
9°C 
157 hours 
94 mm 
19 days 
Climate in Clifden

Cong

In April Cong generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Cong
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   March March
<<  
11°C 
4°C 
89 hours 
93 mm 
22 days 
13°C 
5°C 
132 hours 
95 mm 
17 days 
May   >> May
>>  
16°C 
8°C 
157 hours 
99 mm 
18 days 
Climate in Cong

Oughterard

In April Oughterard generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Oughterard
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   March March
<<  
11°C 
4°C 
89 hours 
94 mm 
22 days 
13°C 
5°C 
132 hours 
95 mm 
17 days 
May   >> May
>>  
16°C 
8°C 
157 hours 
98 mm 
18 days 
Climate in Oughterard

Renvyle

In April Renvyle generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Renvyle
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   March March
<<  
11°C 
5°C 
89 hours 
109 mm 
23 days 
poor 
12°C 
7°C 
132 hours 
97 mm 
18 days 
May   >> May
>>  
14°C 
9°C 
157 hours 
98 mm 
19 days 
Climate in Renvyle

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Is April the best time to visit Galway County?

Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Galway, April might be a good time to visit Galway County. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July offering mostly perfect weather in Galway. In contrast, January, February, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Galway County.

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