Best Time to Visit Galway: Month-by-Month Guide
Best months for Galway: June, September, July, August.
- Best months for Galway: June, September, July, August.
- Peak season is July, August, June. Expect higher prices and more visitors (estimated from the climate, not from visitor counts).
- Wettest months: January, December, July.
- The least pleasant month is January (score 4.7).
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8°C | 3°C | 99 mm | 15 | – | – | 4.7 |
| February | 9°C | 3°C | 85 mm | 13 | – | – | 5.2 |
| March | 10°C | 4°C | 78 mm | 13 | – | – | 5.4 |
| April | 12°C | 5°C | 76 mm | 14 | – | – | 5.7 |
| May | 15°C | 8°C | 79 mm | 14 | – | – | 6.2 |
| June | 17°C | 10°C | 79 mm | 13 | – | – | 6.6 |
| July | 18°C | 12°C | 83 mm | 15 | – | – | 6.5 |
| August | 18°C | 12°C | 91 mm | 14 | – | – | 6.5 |
| September | 17°C | 10°C | 75 mm | 12 | – | – | 6.6 |
| October | 13°C | 8°C | 95 mm | 14 | – | – | 5.8 |
| November | 10°C | 5°C | 101 mm | 14 | – | – | 5.2 |
| December | 8°C | 4°C | 104 mm | 15 | – | – | 4.8 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Galway?
The best months are June, September, July, August.
When is the rainy season in Galway?
The wettest months are January, December, July.