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Galway is a mid-size city in Connacht, Ireland with a population of 83,456. Elevation: 33 ft (10 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).
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About Galway
Galway is a city in County Galway. It lies on the River Corrib between Lough Corrib and Galway Bay. It is the most populous settlement in the province of Connacht, the fifth most populous city on the island of Ireland and the fourth most populous in the Republic of Ireland, with a population at the 2022 census of 85,910.
People
Climate
| Population | 83,456 |
| Population Density | 4,045 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Coordinates | 53.2725°, -9.0510° |
| Timezone | Europe/Dublin |
| Country | 🇮🇪 Ireland |
| State / Province | Connacht |
| Average Temperature | 50°F (10°C) |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 44.1 inches (1,121 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Galway
Galway is a mid-size city in Ireland (Connacht) with a population of 83,456. The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet (10 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Dublin.
Climate in Galway
Galway has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 1196 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 50.4°F |
| 7% below Ireland avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 256 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Area | 20.6 sq mi (53.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,045/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 53.2725°N, 9.0510°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Dublin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 4.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 3.3 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
| May | 53°F (11°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 56°F (14°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 4.7 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| December | 44°F (6°C) | 4.7 in |
Galway has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 42°F in January to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.8") and April the driest (2.5").
Colleges & Universities in Galway
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Technological University Galway | University | — | Visit → |
| Atlantic Technological University Galway | University | — | — |
| Burren College of Art | University | — | Visit → |
| Cairnes Business School | University | — | — |
| Galway Business School | College | — | Visit → |
| Galway City CTC | College | — | Visit → |
| Galway Technical Institute | College | — | Visit → |
| Georgina Price College of Beauty Therapy | College | — | — |
| Gort Further Education and Training Centre | College | — | — |
| GRETB Training Centre | College | — | Visit → |
| NUIG - School of Natural Sciences Facility | University | — | — |
| Tuam Further Education and Training Centre | College | — | — |
| University of Galway | University | — | Visit → |
| University of Galway - Central Campus | University | — | — |
| University of Galway - North Campus | University | — | — |
| University of Galway - South Campus | University | — | — |
| VTOS further Education Centre | College | — | — |
Schools in Galway
37 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeview School | — | — | — | — |
| Galway Educate Together Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Mercy Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Scoil Chroí Íosa | — | — | — | — |
| Scoil San Phroinsias, Tirellan | — | — | — | — |
| Yeats College | — | — | — | — |
| Saint Nicholas Parochial School | — | — | — | — |
| Scoil Bhríde | — | — | — | — |
| Castlegar National School | — | — | — | — |
| Holy Family School | — | — | — | — |
| Scoil Iognáid | — | — | — | — |
| Galway Educate Together National School | — | — | — | — |
| Gaelscoil Mhic Amhlaidh | — | — | — | — |
| Saint Joeseph's Training Centre | — | — | — | — |
| Claddagh National School | — | — | — | — |
| Merlin College Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Saint James' National School | — | — | — | — |
| Gaelscoil Dara | — | — | — | — |
| Saint Joseph's Patrician College | — | — | — | — |
| Radharc na Mara | — | — | — | — |
| Coláiste Muire Máthair | — | — | — | — |
| Saint Enda's National School | — | — | — | — |
| Saint Enda's Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Salerno Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Scoil Bhríde | — | — | — | — |
| Galway Community College | — | — | — | — |
| Saint Patricks Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Saint Joseph's Special School | — | — | — | — |
| Educate Together Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Rosedale School | — | — | — | — |
| Scoil Chaitríona | — | — | — | — |
| Our Lady's College Galway | — | — | — | — |
| Scoil Fhursa | — | — | — | — |
| Dominican College | — | — | — | — |
| Taylor's Hill Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Scoil Ide National School | — | — | — | — |
| Coláiste Iognáid | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Galway
6 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Irish Pub Radio | ballads, celtic | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Flirt FM 101.3 | alternative, irish | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Galway Bay FM | galway, ireland | MP3 128 kbps | |
| HITMIX RADIO IRELAND | dance, top 40 | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Midwest Radio [MP3] | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Midwest Radio [AAC] | — | AAC+ 128 kbps |
Museums in Galway
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claddagh Ring Museum | ||||
| Galway Arts Centre | ||||
| Galway City Museum | ||||
| James Mitchell Geology Museum | ||||
| Kiltartan Gregory Museum | ||||
| Zoology Museum |
Libraries in Galway
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ballybane Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Galway City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Galway Library Services | 0.0 | |||||
| GMIT Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Gort Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hardiman Research Building | 0.0 | |||||
| James Hardiman Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lisdoonvarna Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Nursing Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Oranmore Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tuam Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Westside Public Library | 0.0 |
Hotels in Galway
41 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Galway
107 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Galway
103 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Galway
4 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Galway
9 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Galway
7 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Galway
8 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Galway
1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Galway
13 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Galway
20 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Galway
3 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Galway
2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Galway
2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Galway
13 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Galway
15 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Galway
6 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Galway
41 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Galway
4 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Galway
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burren Brewery | ||||
| Galway Bay Brewery | ||||
| Galway Hooker Brewery |
Stadiums & Teams in Galway
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Galway
14 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland West Airport Knock | NOC | Large Airport |
| Shannon Airport | SNN | Large Airport |
| Ballyvarry Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Brittas House Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Connemara Regional Airport | NNR | Small Airport |
| Coonagh Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Craughwell Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Cregboy Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Inisheer Aerodrome | INQ | Small Airport |
| Inishmaan Aerodrome | IIA | Small Airport |
| Inishmore Aerodrome | IOR | Small Airport |
| Spanish Point Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Tibohine Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Whites Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Galway
9 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| An Post, Seamus Quirke Road | |
| Bohermore Post Office | |
| Father Griffin Road Post Office | |
| Galway General Post Office | |
| Mervue Post Office | |
| Newcastle Post Office | |
| Rahoon Post Office | |
| Renmore Post Office | |
| Salthill Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Galway
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Quest Brain Injusry Services |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Galway
38 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 7th Day Adventist Church | |
| Bohermore Cemetery Chapel | |
| Calvary Pentecostal Ministries | |
| Cemetery Chapel | |
| Chapel of Saint Columbanus | |
| Christ Embassy Galway | |
| Christ the King | |
| Church of Saint Ignatius | |
| Church of Saint Nicholas | |
| Church of Saint Oliver Plunkett | |
| Church of the Resurrection | |
| Connect Church | |
| Discovery Church | |
| Galway Cathedral | |
| Galway Mosque East | |
| Galway Westside Mosque | |
| Holy Family Church | |
| Hospital Chapel | |
| Kingdom Hall | |
| Lighthouse Assembly Holy Ghost Love Centre |
Quick Facts
Around Galway
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Galway
69 places within 15 km
- • An Chrois
- • Ballaghbristy Fort
- • Cahermore
- • Caisleán Chill Torróg
- • Castle Creevy
- + 12 more
- • Ballyloughane Beach
- • Blackrock Beach
- • Coneen
- • Dead Mans Beach
- • Furbo Beach
- + 5 more
- • Annaghdown Castle
- • Ballindooly Castle
- • Blake's Castle
- • Castlegar Castle
- • Claregalway Castle
- + 10 more
- • Cooper's Cave
- • 126 Artist-Run Gallery
- • Bernie Keogh Art
- • Just Art It
- • Outset Gallery
- • University of Galway Gallery
- • Mutton Island Lighthouse
- • Abbey Hill
- • Cnoc an Bhaile Nua
- • Cnoc an Gharráin
- • Leadmine Hill
- • Ardfry House
- • Ballybrit Castle
- • Famine cottages
- • Hermitage House
- • Iodine Factory
- + 9 more
- • Bird Sanctuary
- • Salmon Weir Bridge
🇮🇪 About Ireland
Public Holidays in Ireland
11 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Galway
What is the population of Galway?
Galway has a population of 83,456 residents and is located in Ireland. The population density is 4,045 people per square mile, spread across 20.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Galway?
Galway has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 256 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 44.1 inches.