County in Ireland

County Galway Weather Forecast

County Galway weather: 51°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

🌙 51°F now🕔 9:59 AM local📅 Best: May, June, July and August👥 277.000

Risk assessment for County Galway

Derived from the current forecast window - not an official warning.

Fire weather4.7

5 dry days, 0 days above 90°F and humidity at 84%. Hot, dry and windy together is what drives fire spread.

Airborne particulates1.8

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 County Galway

37
Good
Air quality is satisfactory for everyone.
PM2.58.1 µg/m³
PM1010.8 µg/m³
Ozone49 µg/m³
NO₂4.1 µg/m³
UV index0 · Low
Airborne hazeLight haze

Pollen today

AlderNone
BirchNone
GrassNone
MugwortNone
OliveNone
RagweedNone

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 UVNo protection needed for most skin types.
GeneralConditions are comfortable for most people, including children and older adults, with normal clothing.

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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 9:59 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 dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (ie-counties) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Forecast and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Air quality and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Climate averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
MethodScores, 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 9:59 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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