Galway Weather Forecast
Galway weather: 47°F, heavy drizzle. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
7-day forecast for Galway
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Oct 26 | 🌧️ Rain | 62° / 47° | 100% · 0,7 in | 21 mph | 1 |
| Tue, Oct 27 | 🌦️ Light rain | 55° / 49° | 98% · 0,4 in | 22 mph | 1 |
| Wed, Oct 28 | 🌦️ Light rain | 58° / 52° | 91% · 0,1 in | 16 mph | 2 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 57° / 52° | 63% | 20 mph | 1 |
| Fri, Oct 30 | 🌦️ Light rain | 60° / 52° | 78% · 0,3 in | 19 mph | 2 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 59° / 46° | 36% · 0,0 in | 6 mph | 2 |
| Sun, Nov 1 | 🌥️ Fog | 51° / 42° | 20% | 6 mph | 2 |
Weekend outlook
🌦️ 59° / 46°
Light drizzle · 36% rain · wind 6 mph
🌥️ 51° / 42°
Fog · 20% rain · wind 6 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 - 5 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints while gusts stay above 44 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 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 47°F (9°C) with heavy drizzle. Humidity is 93% and wind is 11 mph.
When is the best time to visit Galway?
May, June, July and September 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+00:00). The local time is 1:31 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 data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-supported) - 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 26, 2026 at 1:31 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
