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Galway County Weather in October

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

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Galway Clifden Cong Oughterard

Are you planning a trip a to Galway County, Ireland in October and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Galway County in October

Galway County, Ireland 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 (59°F) and nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) in Galway.

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

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Ballinasloe with an average of 90 mm (3.5 in) to heavy rainfall in Carna with 164 mm (6.5 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine tends to be more scarce in many locations. Galway gets roughly 74 hours of sunlight. For sunnier alternatives, check our weather planner to find destinations with better conditions.

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Best Places to Visit in Galway County in October

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 October for some of the most popular destinations in Galway County, Ireland?

Temperature range in Galway County (October)

Precipitation variation in Galway County (October)

Galway

In October Galway generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
15°C (59°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
8°C (46°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
93 hours
74 hours
54 hours
Monthly rainfall
86 mm (3.4 in)
104 mm (4.1 in)
110 mm (4.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
21 days
21 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Galway →

Clifden

In October Clifden generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
14°C (57°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
9°C (48°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
93 hours
74 hours
54 hours
Monthly rainfall
117 mm (4.6 in)
144 mm (5.7 in)
158 mm (6.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
24 days
24 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Clifden →

Cong

In October Cong generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
14°C (57°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
7°C (45°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
93 hours
74 hours
54 hours
Monthly rainfall
95 mm (3.7 in)
115 mm (4.5 in)
118 mm (4.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
22 days
23 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Cong →

Oughterard

In October Oughterard generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
14°C (57°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
8°C (46°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
93 hours
74 hours
54 hours
Monthly rainfall
97 mm (3.8 in)
117 mm (4.6 in)
122 mm (4.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
22 days
22 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Oughterard →

Renvyle

In October Renvyle generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
14°C (57°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
9°C (48°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
93 hours
74 hours
54 hours
Monthly rainfall
123 mm (4.8 in)
152 mm (6 in)
166 mm (6.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
24 days
24 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Renvyle →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Galway County, in Ireland.

Popular cities in October

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Galway 15°C (59°F) 8°C (46°F) 104 mm (4.1 in)
Clifden 14°C (57°F) 9°C (48°F) 144 mm (5.7 in)
Cong 14°C (57°F) 7°C (45°F) 115 mm (4.5 in)
Oughterard 14°C (57°F) 8°C (46°F) 117 mm (4.6 in)
Renvyle 14°C (57°F) 9°C (48°F) 152 mm (6 in)
Roundstone 14°C (57°F) 10°C (50°F) 156 mm (6.1 in)

Galway County weather in October: frequently asked questions

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

Galway County, Ireland typically experiences unpleasant weather in October, part of the season. Daytime highs in Galway average around 15°C (59°F), and temperatures drop to about 8°C (46°F) at night.

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

Average temperatures in Galway County, Ireland during October range from a nighttime low near 8°C (46°F) to a daytime high around 15°C (59°F) in Galway.

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

Galway typically receives notable rainfall in October, about 104 mm (4.1 in) on average across Galway County, Ireland.

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

In our view, October might not be the best time to travel to Galway County, Ireland with often unpleasant weather in Galway.

On average, the best time to visit Galway County, Ireland is in July with generally perfect weather in Galway. In contrast, January, February, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

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