County Galway Weather Forecast
County Galway weather: 58°F, rain. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
7-day forecast for County Galway
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 2 | 🌧️ Heavy rain | 60° / 53° | 100% · 1,0 in | 16 mph | 1 |
| Sat, Oct 3 | ☁️ Overcast | 62° / 52° | 2% | 11 mph | 2 |
| Sun, Oct 4 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 62° / 60° | 57% · 0,1 in | 15 mph | 2 |
| Mon, Oct 5 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 61° / 57° | 58% · 0,1 in | 14 mph | 3 |
| Tue, Oct 6 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 57° / 48° | 63% · 0,1 in | 8 mph | 1 |
| Wed, Oct 7 | ☁️ Overcast | 57° / 42° | 23% | 11 mph | 3 |
| Thu, Oct 8 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 58° / 50° | 32% · 0,1 in | 16 mph | 3 |
Weekend outlook
☁️ 62° / 52°
Overcast · 2% rain · wind 11 mph
🌦️ 62° / 60°
Light drizzle · 57% rain · wind 15 mph
Is today a good day to visit?
Activity scores from 0 to 10 based on temperature, rain, wind, sun and visibility.
What to pack, what to skip
- A packable rain shell - 4 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints while gusts stay above 33 mph.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is County Galway?
County Galway is a county in Ireland. Its coordinates are 53.2707, -9.0568. It lies in Europe.
What is the weather like in County Galway right now?
It is currently 58°F (14°C) with rain. Humidity is 94% and wind is 16 mph.
When is the best time to visit County Galway?
May, June, July and September offer the most comfortable conditions in County Galway, which has a temperate climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is County Galway in?
County Galway observes Europe/Dublin (UTC+01:00). The local time is 10:45 AM.
How many people live in County Galway?
County Galway has a population of approximately 277.000.
What is the nearest airport to County Galway?
The closest airports are Dublin Airport (DUB), 115 mi away.
What are the top things to do in County Galway?
Popular options include Snowdonia National Park.
What places are in County Galway?
County Galway covers 1 places in this atlas, including Galway.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (ie-counties) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate 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 October 2, 2026 at 10:45 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
