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Weather & Climate in Galway, Ireland
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Galway experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 256 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)
60°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 50.4°F |
| 7% below US 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").