Best time to visit Galway

Q: When is the best time to visit Galway?

The best time to visit Galway is June, July and August based on the following average weather conditions. Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C. Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more.

Q: Which is the hottest month in Galway?

The hottest time of year in Galway is normally July. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 19°C.

Q: Which month has the most rain in Galway?

In terms of rainfall, November is usually the wettest month in Galway with 117mm on average. There are normally 21 days in November with some rain.

Q: When is it sunniest in Galway?

The sunniest time of year in Galway is normally May with bright sunshine on average for 35% of daylight hours; that's 6 hours of sunshine per day.

Q: When is the sea warmest in Galway?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Galway in August when the water temperature reaches 16°C.

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When is the best time to visit Galway?

The best time to visit Galway is June, July and August based on the following average weather conditions.

Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C [remove]
Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more [remove]

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Which is the hottest month in Galway?

The hottest time of year in Galway is normally July. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 19°C.

Which month has the most rain in Galway?

In terms of rainfall, November is usually the wettest month in Galway with 117mm on average. There are normally 21 days in November with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Galway?

The sunniest time of year in Galway is normally May with bright sunshine on average for 35% of daylight hours; that's 6 hours of sunshine per day.

When is the sea warmest in Galway?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Galway in August when the water temperature reaches 16°C.