Best time to go to Galway Average weather of Galway, Ireland
When is the best time to go to Galway?
When is the best time to go to Galway? Here's some information to help you in your decision:
- The best months in Galway are April, May, June, July, August, September and October
- On average, the warmest months are June, July, August and September
- The coldest months are January, February and March
- The rainiest months are January, February, July, August, October, November and December
Annual weather in Galway
For full information about the climate and weather in Galway a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:
| Month | Our opinion | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F/49°F | very bad weather | Galway in january | ||
| February | 41°F/49°F | very bad weather | Galway in february | ||
| March | 41°F/50°F | very bad weather | Galway in march | ||
| April | 43°F/56°F | tolerable weather | Galway in april | ||
| May | 49°F/59°F | tolerable weather | Galway in may | ||
| June | 54°F/63°F | tolerable weather | Galway in june | ||
| July | 56°F/65°F | tolerable weather | Galway in july | ||
| August | 56°F/65°F | tolerable weather | Galway in august | ||
| September | 52°F/63°F | tolerable weather | Galway in september | ||
| October | 50°F/58°F | tolerable weather | Galway in october | ||
| November | 45°F/52°F | bad weather | Galway in november | ||
| December | 43°F/49°F | bad weather | Galway in december |
Weather and climate in Galway
- In january the climate is the worst possible. In average, on the morning it is 43°F and it rains in january about 5.7in.
- From february to april the climate is not good. At lunchtime, it's 54°F in average and it rains about 3.3in each month.
- Between may and october the climate is passable, but still OK. the thermometer goes up to 58°F°C and it rains about 4.8in each month.
- In the month of november the climate is bad. By early evening, the temperature averages 47°F and you can expect to have 5.9in of rainfall/month during this period.
- In the month of december the climate is the worst possible. the thermometer goes up to 49°F°C and it rains about 37% of the time in december.
Charts: temperature and rainfall in Galway
In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Galway: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, sea temperature, and relative humidity for each month of the year.
Outside temperature
Precipitation (rainfall)
Daily sunshine hours
Sea temperature
Humidity
Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Galway
Find out when Galway has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.
Tourist seasons in Galway
- Very low season in Galway
The months with the lowest number of tourists are: January, February and March. - Low season in Galway
The months with low numbers of tourists are: April and November. - High season in Galway
The number of visitors to Galway is high in: May, June, September, October and December. - Peak season in Galway
The largest number of tourists visiting Galway is during: July and August.
Figure: Visitor index for Galway month by month
Best time for low prices in Galway
Average prices of hotels in Galway month by month
Generally, January is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Galway. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, August is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.
Find the best price for your hotel room
Average price of hiring a car in Galway
On average, it costs $ 71 per day to hire a car in Galway. This price varies by $ 91 depending on the month. In november, hiring a car costs an average of $ 48 per 24 hours, so this is the best time to save money! In contrast, the average price in december is $ 139.
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