Galway hourly weather forecast

Hourly weather forecast for Galway. ℃ Average temperatures % Humidity, precipitation ️ Sunrise and sunset ️ Wind direction and speed

21 October 2026, Wednesday
+7°C / +11°C
Hour
Temperature
Wind (km/h)
Humidity
Weather
Pressure
00:00
+9°C
20.5
78%
998
01:00
+9°C
22.3
73%
999
02:00
+9°C
20.9
69%
1000
03:00
+9°C
16.6
68%
1000
04:00
+8°C
24.5
75%
1001
05:00
+8°C
18.4
75%
1001
06:00
+7°C
24.8
77%
1002
07:00
+8°C
16.2
71%
1002
08:00
+8°C
16.2
64%
1003
09:00
+8°C
14.8
66%
1003
10:00
+9°C
16.2
65%
1004
11:00
+7°C
11.5
79%
1004
12:00
+10°C
17.3
63%
1004
13:00
+11°C
18.7
62%
1004
14:00
+11°C
18.7
59%
1004
15:00
+11°C
14.8
62%
1004
16:00
+10°C
5.8
70%
1004
17:00
+11°C
6.5
62%
1003
18:00
+10°C
1.1
72%
1003
19:00
+9°C
1.8
78%
1003
20:00
+8°C
7.6
90%
1003
21:00
+8°C
6.8
91%
1003
22:00
+9°C
7.2
88%
1003
23:00
+9°C
7.6
86%
1003
22 October 2026, Thursday
+7°C / +12°C
Hour
Temperature
Wind (km/h)
Humidity
Weather
Pressure
00:00
+8°C
5.4
87%
1003
01:00
+7°C
2.9
87%
1004
02:00
+7°C
5
86%
1004
03:00
+8°C
7.6
85%
1004
04:00
+8°C
16.6
83%
1005
05:00
+8°C
6.8
83%
1004
06:00
+8°C
7.2
82%
1004
07:00
+8°C
5
81%
1004
08:00
+9°C
9.4
76%
1005
09:00
+9°C
5.4
82%
1005
10:00
+10°C
8.3
84%
1005
11:00
+10°C
11.5
82%
1005
12:00
+11°C
14.4
78%
1004
13:00
+11°C
12.6
70%
1004
14:00
+12°C
10.4
67%
1003
15:00
+12°C
8.3
65%
1002
16:00
+12°C
9.4
66%
1002
17:00
+12°C
5.8
65%
1001
18:00
+12°C
5.8
67%
1000
19:00
+10°C
9
77%
1000
20:00
+10°C
9.4
79%
1000
21:00
+9°C
9
81%
1000
22:00
+9°C
13.3
85%
1000
23:00
+9°C
15.8
88%
1001
23 October 2026, Friday
+7°C / +10°C
Hour
Temperature
Wind (km/h)
Humidity
Weather
Pressure
00:00
+8°C
22
87%
1001
01:00
+8°C
14.8
89%
1002
02:00
+8°C
23
82%
1002
03:00
+8°C
19.4
79%
1003
04:00
+8°C
19.8
71%
1004
05:00
+8°C
16.7
76%
1005
06:00
+7°C
18.9
69%
1006
07:00
+7°C
17
71%
1007
08:00
+8°C
24.5
63%
1004
09:00
+8°C
23.4
66%
1005
10:00
+9°C
23
68%
1006
11:00
+9°C
24.8
67%
1007
12:00
+10°C
27.7
65%
1007
13:00
+10°C
29.2
63%
1008
14:00
+10°C
28.1
63%
1008
15:00
+10°C
25.9
63%
1009
16:00
+10°C
23.8
65%
1009
17:00
+10°C
22.3
68%
1010
18:00
+10°C
20.5
72%
1010
19:00
+9°C
19.1
75%
1010
20:00
+9°C
17.3
77%
1010
21:00
+9°C
15.1
79%
1010
22:00
+9°C
14
80%
1010
23:00
+9°C
14
79%
1009
24 October 2026, Saturday
+8°C / +14°C
Hour
Temperature
Wind (km/h)
Humidity
Weather
Pressure
00:00
+10°C
14.8
78%
1009
01:00
+10°C
15.5
78%
1008
02:00
+10°C
16.2
83%
1007
03:00
+10°C
17.3
90%
1005
04:00
+9°C
19.1
95%
1003
05:00
+9°C
23
95%
1001
06:00
+9°C
27.7
93%
997
07:00
+10°C
31
92%
994
08:00
+11°C
31.7
93%
991
09:00
+13°C
31
94%
989
10:00
+14°C
31
93%
987
11:00
+14°C
32.8
90%
987
12:00
+13°C
35.3
85%
987
13:00
+12°C
37.4
79%
987
14:00
+12°C
38.9
71%
987
15:00
+11°C
40
62%
987
16:00
+11°C
40.3
57%
987
17:00
+10°C
40.3
61%
987
18:00
+9°C
39.6
70%
987
19:00
+8°C
39.2
76%
988
20:00
+9°C
39.6
75%
988
21:00
+9°C
40
72%
989
22:00
+10°C
40.7
68%
990
23:00
+10°C
41
66%
991
25 October 2026, Sunday
+6°C / +12°C
Hour
Temperature
Wind (km/h)
Humidity
Weather
Pressure
00:00
+10°C
41.4
64%
992
01:00
+10°C
41.8
61%
993
02:00
+10°C
41.8
57%
994
03:00
+10°C
41.4
53%
994
04:00
+10°C
40.7
51%
995
05:00
+10°C
39.6
52%
996
06:00
+10°C
37.8
55%
997
07:00
+10°C
36.4
58%
999
08:00
+10°C
34.9
59%
1000
09:00
+10°C
33.5
60%
1001
10:00
+10°C
32.4
59%
1003
11:00
+11°C
32
56%
1004
12:00
+11°C
31.7
52%
1005
13:00
+11°C
31
50%
1006
14:00
+12°C
29.5
50%
1007
15:00
+11°C
27.4
51%
1008
16:00
+11°C
24.8
53%
1009
17:00
+11°C
21.2
54%
1009
18:00
+10°C
16.6
55%
1010
19:00
+9°C
13
59%
1010
20:00
+8°C
10.1
67%
1010
21:00
+7°C
7.9
77%
1010
22:00
+6°C
7.2
84%
1010
23:00
+6°C
8.6
84%
1010


Climate Characteristics of Galway

General Overview

Galway features a maritime temperate climate directly and intensely influenced by the Atlantic Ocean. The city is known as one of the rainiest and windiest cities in Ireland. Its weather is incredibly dynamic, where heavy rain clouds can disperse to reveal bright sunshine within minutes, only to return shortly after.

Summer Season and Warm Months

Summer in Galway is cool and refreshing. Average daytime temperatures range between 17°C and 19°C (63-66°F), and they very rarely exceed 23°C (73°F). This is the most vibrant time in the city due to numerous festivals, yet visitors are always equipped with light rain gear even in the middle of July.

Winter Season and Precipitation

Winter in Galway is not freezing but is very wet, stormy, and grey. Daytime temperatures average around 8°C (46°F), with nighttime lows near 3°C (37°F). The city is exposed to powerful Atlantic storms that bring strong winds and heavy rainfall. Due to the sea's influence, snow accumulation is rare.

Transition Seasons and Special Phenomena

Spring and autumn are seasons of wild beauty. Spring is characterized by brisk winds but also relatively clearer days, while autumn brings the famous combination of "sun and showers" that creates spectacular rainbows over Galway Bay. The choppy sea and Atlantic mists add a dramatic atmosphere to the city.

 

Weather in Galway by Month

January

A stormy, wet, and cold month. Temperatures of 8°C (46°F) during the day and 3°C (37°F) at night. Ocean winds are very strong and skies are mostly grey.

February

Weather similar to January (about 8°C/46°F daytime). Frequent rains and sea mists are a common sight.

March

Start of spring. Days lengthen and the temperature rises to about 10°C (50°F). A volatile month where extreme weather changes can occur within hours.

April

Temperatures climb to about 12°C (54°F). Relatively one of the drier months (though it still rains), with more moments of sunshine.

May

A very pleasant month to visit with blooms and vivid green landscapes, averaging 15°C (59°F) during the day. Daylight hours lengthen significantly.

June

Summer begins with about 17°C (63°F) daytime. Comfortable weather but always expect rain. The sun sets very late.

July

One of the warmest months (about 19°C/66°F daytime). The city's atmosphere is at its peak due to festivals, despite frequent rain showers.

August

Similar to July with about 19°C (66°F) daytime. A relatively humid month with light breezes from the bay.

September

Autumn begins with temperatures of 17°C (63°F) during the day. The air is pleasant but rainfall begins to increase again.

October

A wet and stormy month with 13°C (55°F) daytime. Atlantic winds strengthen and the landscape changes to autumn hues.

November

Temperatures drop to 10°C (50°F) during the day. Very grey days with almost persistent rain.

December

Winter returns with 8°C (46°F) daytime. The warm atmosphere in Galway's pubs is the ideal refuge from the storms outside.

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