Weather in October in Galway County
Planning a getaway to Galway County this October and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Galway County in October?
Galway County is a region in Ireland. October in Galway County generally has mild temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.
Temperatures
You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 15°C and nighttime temperatures around 8°C in Galway.
Precipitation
In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Ballinasloe with an average of 90 mm to heavy rainfall in Carna with 164 mm.Average sunshine
Most cities witness limited sunny days, expect roughly 74 hours of sunlight in Galway. This low amount of sunlight is perfect for those who lean towards dimmer, cloudier weather rather than intense sunny days.For specific regional insights in Galway County for October, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Galway County climate page.
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What is the weather like in October for the 5 most popular destinations in Galway County?
Galway
In October Galway generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Clifden
In October Clifden generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Cong
In October Cong generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Oughterard
In October Oughterard generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Renvyle
In October Renvyle generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Galway County, in Ireland.
Is October the best time to visit Galway County?
In our view, October might not be the best time to travel to Galway County with often unpleasant weather in Galway.
On average, the best time to visit Galway County is in July with generally perfect weather in Galway. In contrast, January, February, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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