Galway Loftslag and Average Veður
Loftslag of Galway: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Loftslag in Galway month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Mánuður | Avg high | Avg low | Rigningfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| janúar | 8° | 3° | 113 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| febrúar | 10° | 5° | 115 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| mars | 11° | 5° | 106 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| apríl | 14° | 7° | 121 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| maí | 16° | 10° | 73 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| júní | 17° | 12° | 117 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| júlí | 19° | 13° | 86 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| ágúst | 19° | 13° | 134 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| september | 17° | 11° | 80 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| október | 14° | 9° | 158 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| nóvember | 11° | 7° | 137 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| desember | 10° | 6° | 152 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
Loftslag type: Temperate. Heimild: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Galway
Háttest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How Galway compares með nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Galway.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doolin | 36 km | 11°C | about the same | 1795 mm |
| County Clare | 48 km | 11°C | about the same | 1313 mm |
| County maío | 61 km | 10°C | 1°C cooler | 1433 mm |
| Westport | 66 km | 11°C | 1°C cooler | 1564 mm |
| County Limerick | 73 km | 11°C | about the same | 1426 mm |
Best time til visit Galway
Go in maí, júní, júlí and september. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: janúar, febrúar and desember - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Galway
Today is about average for október. The forecast high of 14°C is in line með the 14°C typical for this month.
A 85% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.
Skyggni is down til 3,8 km - use low beams and leave extra following distance. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in júní til ágúst.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 11°C.
What til pack, what til skip
- A packable rain shell - 5 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid janúar, febrúar and desember - historically the least comfortable months here.
Samantekt
Galway is a city in County Galway. Galway is known for traditional music and the Wild Atlantic Way. Íbúafjöldinn er um 85.000.
Núna er hitinn 12°C (53°F) in Galway með drizzle. Hitinn finnst vera 10°C. Í dag er hitinn frá 10°C til 14°C. Líkur á úrkomu eru 85%. Sightseeing conditions score 5.4/10 - Á mörkunum.
Besti tíminn til að heimsækja Galway is maí, júní, júlí and september. Loftslagið er temperate. janúar, febrúar and desember tend til be the least comfortable months. júlí is the warmest month með average highs near 19°C, while janúar is the coldest með lows near 3°C.
The closest major airport is Dublin Airport (DUB), about 186 km away. Nearby highlights include Snjórdonia National Park.
Í einföldu máli. Today is about average for október. The forecast high of 14°C is in line með the 14°C typical for this month. The best window til be outside is roughly 1 PM til 4 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Galway today at 9.2/10. Skyggni is down til 3,8 km - use low beams and leave extra following distance. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Quick facts about Galway
| Tegund | City |
|---|---|
| County | County Galway |
| Land | Írland |
| Heimsálfa | Evrópa |
| Hnit | 53°16′14.5″N 9°3′24.5″W (53.2707, -9.0568) |
| Mannfjöldi | 85.000 |
| Known for | traditional music and the Wild Atlantic Way |
| Staðartími | 11:40 AM (UTC+01:00) |
| Best months | maí, júní, júlí and september |
| Loftslag | Temperate |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Galway?
Galway is a city in County Galway. Its coordinates are 53.2707, -9.0568. It lies in Evrópa.
What is the weather like in Galway núna?
It is currently 12°C (53°F) með drizzle. Raki is 96% and wind is 14 km/h.
When is the best time til visit Galway?
maí, júní, júlí and september offer the most comfortable conditions in Galway, which has a temperate climate. janúar, febrúar and desember are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Galway in?
Galway observes Europe/Dublin (UTC+01:00). The local time is 11:40 AM.
How many people live in Galway?
Galway has a population of approximately 85.000.
What is the nearest airport til Galway?
The closest airports are Dublin Airport (DUB), 186 km away.
What are the top things til do in Galway?
Popular options include Snjórdonia National Park.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-supported) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Spá and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Loftgæði and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Loftslag averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated október 6, 2026 at 11:40 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
