Galway weather
At 12:45 AM local time it was clear and 8°C (47°F). Little to no rain in the next 24 hours. Best months for weather: May–Sep. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Galway, Connacht, Ireland.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 0%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- 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 8° 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 9–12° and lows of 2–7°. Little rain is expected. The driest day looks like Sunday.
Has it been raining in Galway lately?
In the past 7 days, Galway had 5 rainy days and 45.7 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Galway?
For the coming week, bring a warm winter coat.
Galway weather by month
When is the best time to visit Galway?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Galway 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 Galway?
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 Galway?
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 Galway 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).
How warm is the sea in Galway?
The sea is warmest in August at about 18°C (65°F) and coolest in January at about 7°C (45°F). It stays cool all year.
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), sea temperature from Open-Meteo Marine, forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months