City in County Galway

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☁️ 56°F now🕔 8:55 PM local📅 Best: May, June, July and August👥 85.000

Summary

Galway is a city in County Galway. Galway is known for traditional music and the Wild Atlantic Way. It has a population of about 85.000.

Right now it is 56°F (13°C) in Galway with overcast. It feels like 55°F. Today runs from 54°F to 67°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.5/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit Galway is May, June, July and August. The climate is temperate. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 66°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 37°F.

The closest major airport is Dublin Airport (DUB), about 115 mi away. Nearby highlights include Snowdonia National Park.

In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 67°F is in line with the 65°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 5 PM to 8 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. hiking is the strongest bet in Galway today at 9.9/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Map of Galway

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Coordinates: 53°16′14.5″N 9°3′24.5″W (53.2707, -9.0568)

Quick facts about Galway

TypeCity
CountyCounty Galway
CountryIreland
ContinentEurope
Coordinates53°16′14.5″N 9°3′24.5″W (53.2707, -9.0568)
Population85.000
Known fortraditional music and the Wild Atlantic Way
Local time8:55 PM (UTC+01:00)
Best monthsMay, June, July and August
ClimateTemperate

Getting to Galway

By air
By road, from nearby cities
  • Doolin · 22 mi · roughly 31 min driving
  • Westport · 41 mi · roughly 57 min driving
  • Limerick · 46 mi · roughly 1 h driving
  • Sligo · 73 mi · roughly 1.7 h driving
  • Killarney · 86 mi · roughly 2 h driving
  • Kilkenny · 87 mi · roughly 2 h driving

Distances are straight-line; driving times assume a 70 km/h average and no traffic.

Airports near Galway

Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.

AirportCodeDistanceServes
Dublin AirportDUB115 miDublin

Things to do in Galway

Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Galway.

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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 Europe.

What is the weather like in Galway right now?

It is currently 56°F (13°C) with overcast. Humidity is 81% and wind is 2 mph.

When is the best time to visit Galway?

May, June, July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in Galway, which has a temperate climate. January, February and December 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 8:55 PM.

How many people live in Galway?

Galway has a population of approximately 85.000.

What is the nearest airport to Galway?

The closest airports are Dublin Airport (DUB), 115 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Galway?

Popular options include Snowdonia National Park.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-supported) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, 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 August 23, 2026 at 8:55 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
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