County Galway Weather Forecast
County Galway weather: 51°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Snow forecast for County Galway
No snow is in the current forecast window for County Galway.
0 of the next 16 nights are forecast to reach freezing.
Average monthly lows here stay above freezing all year, so lying snow is rare.
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 | -- / -- | — | -- | — |
Climate in County Galway month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46° | 37° | 4,4 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 49° | 41° | 4,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| March | 52° | 41° | 4,2 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 56° | 44° | 4,8 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 62° | 49° | 2,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 63° | 53° | 4,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 66° | 56° | 3,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 65° | 56° | 4,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 62° | 52° | 4,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 57° | 49° | 6,2 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| November | 52° | 44° | 5,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 49° | 42° | 6,0 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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 9:18 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 9:18 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
