Galway Weather Forecast
Galway weather: 61°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Risk assessment for Galway
Derived from the current forecast window - not an official warning.
6 dry days, 0 days above 90°F and humidity at 88%. Hot, dry and windy together is what drives fire spread.
Light haze overhead right now. Aerosol readings cannot separate wildfire smoke from dust, so treat this as a haze signal, not a fire confirmation.
Air quality and pollen in Galway
Pollen today
Pollen is modelled for Europe only; other regions show no values.
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Health and safety today
| Skin and UV | No protection needed for most skin types. |
|---|---|
| General | Conditions are comfortable for most people, including children and older adults, with normal clothing. |
Active alerts for Galway
Derived from the forecast. No official alert feed is wired for this country yet.
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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 61°F (16°C) with overcast. Humidity is 88% 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+01:00). The local time is 10:43 AM.
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 5, 2026 at 10:43 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
