Best time to visit Galway

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When is the best time to visit Galway?

The best time to visit Galway is June, July and August based on the following average weather conditions.

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Max Day Temperature (°C)

  • 8°C maximum daytime temperature in January in Galway8
    Jan
  • 8°C maximum daytime temperature in February in Galway8
    Feb
  • 10°C maximum daytime temperature in March in Galway10
    Mar
  • 13°C maximum daytime temperature in April in Galway13
    Apr
  • 15°C maximum daytime temperature in May in Galway15
    May
  • 18°C maximum daytime temperature in June in Galway18
    Jun
  • 19°C maximum daytime temperature in July in Galway19
    Jul
  • 19°C maximum daytime temperature in August in Galway19
    Aug
  • 17°C maximum daytime temperature in September in Galway17
    Sep
  • 14°C maximum daytime temperature in October in Galway14
    Oct
  • 10°C maximum daytime temperature in November in Galway10
    Nov
  • 9°C maximum daytime temperature in December in Galway9
    Dec

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Which is the hottest month in Galway?

The hottest time of year in Galway is normally July. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 19°C.

Which month has the most rain in Galway?

In terms of rainfall, November is usually the wettest month in Galway with 117mm on average. There are normally 21 days in November with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Galway?

The sunniest time of year in Galway is normally May with bright sunshine on average for 35% of daylight hours; that's 6 hours of sunshine per day.

When is the sea warmest in Galway?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Galway in August when the water temperature reaches 16°C.

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The weather guide for Ireland (Galway) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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