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Galway County Weather in February

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Galway County, Ireland in February.

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Galway Clifden Cong Oughterard

Planning a journey to Galway County, Ireland this February and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Galway County in February

Galway County, Ireland is a region in Ireland. February in Galway County generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. It's the height of winter.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 10°C (50°F) and nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) in Galway.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Galway County, Ireland, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Ballinasloe with an average of 86 mm (3.4 in) to high rainfall in Carna with 145 mm (5.7 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is more limited in many areas during this month. Galway receives about 60 hours of sunlight. For sunnier weather, check our weather planner to find destinations with better conditions.

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Best Places to Visit in Galway County in February

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Galway County.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Galway County

What is the weather like in February for some of the most popular destinations in Galway County, Ireland?

Temperature range in Galway County (February)

Precipitation variation in Galway County (February)

Galway

In February Galway generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
10°C (50°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
3°C (37°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
45 hours
60 hours
89 hours
Monthly rainfall
108 mm (4.3 in)
101 mm (4 in)
86 mm (3.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
18 days
21 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Galway →

Clifden

In February Clifden generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
10°C (50°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
5°C (41°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
45 hours
60 hours
89 hours
Monthly rainfall
147 mm (5.8 in)
130 mm (5.1 in)
104 mm (4.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
24 days
20 days
22 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Clifden →

Cong

In February Cong generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
10°C (50°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
45 hours
60 hours
89 hours
Monthly rainfall
115 mm (4.5 in)
109 mm (4.3 in)
93 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
23 days
19 days
22 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Cong →

Oughterard

In February Oughterard generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
10°C (50°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
45 hours
60 hours
89 hours
Monthly rainfall
118 mm (4.6 in)
111 mm (4.4 in)
94 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
23 days
19 days
22 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Oughterard →

Renvyle

In February Renvyle generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
10°C (50°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
5°C (41°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
45 hours
60 hours
89 hours
Monthly rainfall
155 mm (6.1 in)
137 mm (5.4 in)
109 mm (4.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
24 days
20 days
23 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Renvyle →

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Popular cities in February

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Galway County in February.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Galway 10°C (50°F) 3°C (37°F) 101 mm (4 in)
Clifden 10°C (50°F) 5°C (41°F) 130 mm (5.1 in)
Cong 10°C (50°F) 3°C (37°F) 109 mm (4.3 in)
Oughterard 10°C (50°F) 3°C (37°F) 111 mm (4.4 in)
Renvyle 10°C (50°F) 5°C (41°F) 137 mm (5.4 in)
Roundstone 10°C (50°F) 5°C (41°F) 139 mm (5.5 in)

Galway County weather in February: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Galway County, Ireland in February?

In February, Galway County, Ireland generally has poor weather conditions. Galway sees daytime temperatures near 10°C (50°F), with nights cooling to roughly 3°C (37°F).

What is the average temperature in Galway County, Ireland in February?

Daytime temperatures in Galway peak at roughly 10°C (50°F) in February, dropping to about 3°C (37°F) overnight.

Does Galway County, Ireland get a lot of rain in February?

Galway County, Ireland sees substantial rainfall in February. Galway typically averages about 101 mm (4 in), a mix of wet and dry days, but bring an umbrella.

Is February a Good Time to Visit Galway County, Ireland?

In our opinion, February may not be the ideal time to visit Galway County, Ireland due to the typically poor weather in Galway.

Generally speaking, July provides perfect weather in Galway. In contrast, January, February, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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