When to go to Galway?
Pubs in the Latin Quarter run live music most nights, and the seafood comes off boats moored a short walk away. The Spanish Arch and the Long Walk face the water where the Corrib meets the bay, with the cathedral's dome closing the view upstream. Down the coast, the Cliffs of Moher stand vertical in an Atlantic wind that rarely lets up.
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The best time to go
For the best weather in Galway, aim for March to September.
See also: Where to go in March? · Where to go in April? · Where to go in May? · Where to go in June?
Month-by-month weather in Galway
| Month | ☀️ h/day | 🌧️ mm | 🌡️ °C | Score /100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3.8 | 98 | 6 | 43 |
| February | 3.9 | 112 | 8 | 40 |
| March | 6.1 | 143 | 8 | 47 |
| April | 7.6 | 104 | 10 | 54 |
| May | 9.6 | 80 | 13 | 63 |
| June | 9.8 | 105 | 15 | 63 |
| July | 8.8 | 125 | 15 | 58 |
| August | 9.5 | 140 | 16 | 60 |
| September | 7.4 | 100 | 14 | 56 |
| October | 5.3 | 182 | 12 | 42 |
| November | 3.9 | 137 | 9 | 40 |
| December | 3.1 | 154 | 7 | 37 |
Estimated from 3 years of data. The score (0–100) combines sunshine, dry weather, clear skies and temperature.
The climate in brief
In Galway, the sunniest month is June, and the driest is May (about 80 mm). Temperatures peak in August (about 16°C). Over the year, an average of 1,480 mm of rain falls.
What to do in Galway?
- Latin quarter (pedestrian streets)
- Galway Cathedral
- Spanish Arch and Long Walk
- Cliffs of Moher (day trip)
Practical info
- Country: Ireland
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