County Galway Weather Forecast
County Galway weather: 51°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Will it rain in County Galway?
No - rain is unlikely in County Galway today.
Rain is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.
Over the next 7 days, about 1,2 in of precipitation is forecast, with the wettest days falling on Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat and Sun.
Rainfall over the next 7 days is close to normal for August (1,2 in against a typical 1,0 in).
16-day forecast for County Galway
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Aug 24 | ☁️ Overcast | 73° / 49° | 0% | 9 mph | 4 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 72° / 59° | 31% · 0,1 in | 11 mph | 4 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | 🌦️ Light rain | 68° / 54° | 85% · 0,4 in | 10 mph | 4 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 66° / 53° | 81% · 0,1 in | 9 mph | 5 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 66° / 58° | 54% · 0,1 in | 12 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 65° / 50° | 54% | 6 mph | 1 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 63° / 51° | 78% · 0,4 in | 10 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 66° / 53° | 58% · 0,1 in | 12 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 64° / 56° | 45% · 0,1 in | 18 mph | 4 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 62° / 57° | 48% · 0,3 in | 17 mph | 4 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | 🌦️ Light showers | 65° / 56° | 43% · 0,7 in | 14 mph | 3 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | 🌦️ Light showers | 66° / 60° | 50% · 0,9 in | 14 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | 🌦️ Light showers | 63° / 59° | 51% · 0,6 in | 17 mph | 5 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 62° / 57° | 64% · 0,0 in | 15 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Sep 7 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | 3 |
| Tue, Sep 8 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | — |
What this means for County Galway
Today is warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 73°F is 7.4°F above the 65°F typical for this month.
Rain is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.
No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in June to August.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 52°F.
What to pack, what to skip
- Layers - the daily swing is 56°F, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- A packable rain shell - 5 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- 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 51°F (10°C) with clear. Humidity is 84% and wind is 3 mph.
When is the best time to visit County Galway?
May, June, July and August 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 11:01 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 August 24, 2026 at 11:01 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
