IrelandThe climate of Galway
The current climate in Galway features temperatures ranging from a high of 18°C to a low of 9°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 14°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 4°C and in the warmer months around 12°C.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Galway, Ireland.
Temperature records
The highest temperature recorded in Galway in recent years was 30°C in June 2018. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -1°C in March 2018.
Precipitation and snowfall
On average, Galway gets 975 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 5,1 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
Best time to visit Galway?
The best time to visit Galway for mild to warm weather is May up to September. You might get some rain, but the temperatures are just right to explore Galway.
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Climate Table of Galway
The climate table of Galway shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 9 | 9 | 10 | 13 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 11 | 9 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 5 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 6 | 5 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 99 | 119 | 81 | 42 | 60 | 56 | 71 | 88 | 69 | 84 | 92 | 114 |
| Snow (cm) | 1,6 | 1,3 | 1,3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0,1 | 0,8 |
| UV Index | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in Galway, Ireland. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in Galway
Yearly Temperature in Galway
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Galway, Ireland. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Average Precipitation per Month in Galway
Total Yearly Precipitation in Galway
Average Snowfall per Month in Galway
Total Yearly Snowfall in Galway
UV index chart
This chart shows the average UV index per month in Galway, Ireland. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Average UV Index per Month in Galway
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Average weather in Galway by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Galway. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.