The average temperature for the week of 4 September 2023 - 10 September 2023 was 22 °C (72 °F) during the day and 15 °C (59 °F) during the night. These temperatures are above the long-time average for Galway, being 17 °C (63 °F) for daily temperatures and 10 °C (50 °F) for night temperatures. The average temperatures observed during different times of day (based on local time) were as below: 7am 16 °C (61 °F), 10am 19 °C (66 °F), 1pm 21 °C (70 °F), 4pm 21 °C (70 °F), 7pm 19 °C (66 °F), 10pm 17 °C (63 °F).

During this week: 5 days without rain and 2 days with light rain were observed. Galway received 6 mm (0.24 in) of precipitation throughout the week, which is below its long-term average of 23 mm (0.91 in). From dawn to dusk, there was an average of 56 % cloud coverage during the day.

The wind's speed averaged 3.0 m/s. The atmosferic pressure ranged from 1011 hpa to 1024 hpa. The average air humidity was 87 % in Galway.

During the daytime (from dawn to dusk), there were in average: 4 hours clear skies, 5 hours partially overcast skies, 4.5 hours overcast skies and 0.5 hours rainy weather. Average time of sunrise was 06:55, average time of sunset was 20:13.

Weather overview

Galway (Ireland) is a place with a mild climate. Temperatures during the day are in the range from 9 °C (48 °F) in January to 19 °C (67 °F) in August. Temperatures during the night go from 3 °C (37 °F) in February to 12 °C (54 °F) in July. The driest month is June with just 14 days of rain, on the contrary, the month when it rains the most is January with 19 days of rain.

January weather

The minimum of the day temperature can be noticed, its value is 9 °C (48 °F) in Galway, while the night temperature continues to descent, with its value of 3 °C (37 °F). There is pending wet season. The maximum of the number of rainy days is observable, its value is 19 days. The maximum of the wind speed can be noticed, its value is 6.

February weather

The night temperature reaches its minimum, its value is 3 °C (37 °F) in Galway. The rainfall amount starts to descent, and the number of rainy days descent's start could be observed too in February. The number of sun hours (without clouds) starts to rise, with its value of 2 hours.

March weather

The beginning of the rise of the night temperature could be noticed, with its value being 4 °C (39 °F) in Galway, and the day temperature starts to rise too. The number of sun hours (without clouds) continues to rise, its value is 3 hours.

April weather

The day temperature continues to rise, its value is 13 °C (56 °F) in Galway, and the night temperature rises similarly to the previous month too, with its value of 5 °C (41 °F). The number of rainy days descent's start could be observed, with its value being 14 days, while the rainfall amount reaches its minimum, the value of this measure is 67 mm (2.65 in). The rise of the number of sun hours (without clouds) can be observed, the value of this measure is 5 hours.

May weather

The day temperature rises similarly to the previous month, with its value of 16 °C (60 °F) in Galway, and the night temperature continues to rise as well, the value of this measure is 8 °C (46 °F). The rainfall amount starts to rise, its value is 78 mm (3.05 in). The number of sun hours (without clouds) reaches its maximum, with its value of 5 hours. The minimum of the humidity is observable, its value is 80 %.

June weather

The tourist season slowly starts in June in Galway. The rise of the day temperature can be observed, its value is 18 °C (64 °F), and the rise of the night temperature can be observed too, the value of this measure is 10 °C (51 °F). The number of rainy days is on its minimum, the value of this measure is 14 days. The wind speed reaches its minimum, its value is 4.

July weather

The day temperature continues to rise in Galway, while the night temperature reaches its maximum, its value is 12 °C (54 °F). There is pending tourist season in July. The number of rainy days rise's start could be observed, the value of this measure is 15 days. The descent of the number of sun hours (without clouds) can be observed, the value of this measure is 4 hours.

August weather

The tourist season is taking place in Galway. The day temperature reaches its maximum. The rise of the number of rainy days can be observed, its value is 17 days, while the beginning of the rise of the rainfall amount could be noticed, with its value being 98 mm (3.87 in).

September weather

The day temperature descent's start could be observed, with its value of 17 °C (63 °F) in Galway, and the beginning of the descent of the night temperature could be noticed too, with its value of 10 °C (51 °F). The beginning of the descent of the number of rainy days could be noticed, with its value of 16 days. The beginning of the descent of the number of sun hours (without clouds) could be noticed, with its value of 3 hours.

October weather

The wet season slowly starts in Galway. The day temperature descents similarly to the previous month, with its value being 14 °C (57 °F), and the night temperature continues to descent as well, the value of this measure is 8 °C (46 °F). The maximum of the rainfall amount is observable, with its value of 125 mm (4.93 in). The number of sun hours (without clouds) descents similarly to the previous month, with its value of 2 hours.

November weather

The wet season continues in Galway. The day temperature continues to descent, with its value of 11 °C (52 °F), and the night temperature descents similarly to the previous month as well, with its value of 5 °C (42 °F). The rainfall amount descent's start could be observed in this month. The number of sun hours (without clouds) continues to descent, its value is 2 hours.

December weather

The day temperature continues to descent, the value of this measure is 9 °C (48 °F) in Galway, and the descent of the night temperature can be observed as well, its value is 4 °C (38 °F). The wet season continues. The number of sun hours (without clouds) is on its minimum, its value is 1 hour. The humidity reaches its maximum in December.

How windy is Galway in April?

In Galway in April, there will be an average wind scale of 5.

What is the air temperature in Galway in May at night?

The average night temperature in Galway in May is 8 °C (46 °F). The nights will be cool, layers of clothes will be needed for evening and morning walks, the hotel should be equipped with heating.

Are there good conditions to visit in Galway in June?

There are good conditions for visiting in June in Galway. A relatively low temperature of 18 °C (64 °F) may be ideal for walking or outdoor activities, but some people may have a different idea of the holiday. The temperature of 10 °C (51 °F) at night may make it better to dine inside or to put on more clothes for a dinner outside.

What temperature can I expect during the day in Galway in July?

The average daily temperature in Galway in July is 19 °C (67 °F). Nice temperature for walking around the city or on the beach, but you will probably get cold soon when wearing a swimsuit. When walking around all day, people used to cold conditions, pull out their shorts and get rid of their sweaters. On some days, when spending time in the direct sun, sunscreen can be useful, especially for people with more sensitive skin.

Is August part of the wet season in Galway?

No, there is no wet season in August in Galway - you can expect 17 days of rain during the month.

What is the sea temperature in September in Galway?

The temperature of the sea in Galway in September is 15 °C (59 °F). This is a sea temperature for resilient people only, most people won't enjoy swimming in such cold water or will have to use a wetsuit for water activities.

What is the average number of rainy days in Galway in October?

There are 18 days, which are rainy in October in Galway, that is, days with precipitation more than 2 mm (0.08 in). Converted to days of the week, this means that it will occur on an average of 4.2 days of the week, or in general - 61 % days.