Connacht weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Connacht, Ireland. Like most weather services, we show Connacht at one spot: Galway, its largest city. At 9:45 PM local time it was clear and 10°C (50°F). Little to no rain in the next 24 hours. Best months for weather: May–Sep.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 2%
- Chance of rain
- 2%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Little to no rain in the next 24 hours
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season May–SepOff season Nov–Mar
About Galway weather
Is it raining in Galway right now?
No. It’s clear and 10° right now. Little to no rain in the next 24 hours.
What’s the weather like in Galway this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 10–13° and lows of 2–8°. Rain is likely on 1 of 7 days (Saturday). The driest day looks like Sunday.
Has it been raining in Galway lately?
In the past 7 days, Galway had 5 rainy days and 59.0 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Galway?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm winter coat.
Connacht weather by month
When is the best time to visit Connacht?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Connacht is May–Sep, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Nov–Mar tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 7°C (45°F) in January to 20°C (67°F) in July.
What is the rainiest month in Connacht?
November is the wettest month, with about 118 mm (4.6 in) of rain on average. April is the driest, with about 68 mm (2.7 in).
What is the hottest month in Connacht?
July is the warmest, with average highs of 20°C (67°F) and lows of 11°C (52°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 7°C (45°F) and lows of 3°C (37°F).
Does Connacht have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is November at about 118 mm (4.6 in).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Galway), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in Connacht
Weather can differ a lot within Connacht: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.