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Galway
Visit in June — score 52/100 · avg high 77°F · 22 rainy days
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Monthly Travel Scores
How we scoreScores reflect weather comfort (35%), dry days (35%), daylight hours (15%), crowd levels (10%), and cost (5%) — weighted for typical travelers preferring warm, dry conditions. Customize weights in the interactive tool.January
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#1July
#3August
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Monthly Weather Data
| Month | Score | Avg °F | High °F | Low °F | Rain Days | Precip (mm) | Daylight | Crowds | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11 | 41° | 53° | 28° | 27 | 106 | 7.8h | Low | Below avg |
| February | 18 | 42° | 53° | 29° | 22 | 89 | 9.5h | Low | Below avg |
| March | 24 | 43° | 57° | 29° | 22 | 86 | 11.5h | Moderate | Below avg |
| April | 46 | 48° | 64° | 33° | 16 | 65 | 13.7h | Moderate | Average |
| May | 50 | 53° | 72° | 38° | 19 | 77 | 15.6h | High | Average |
| June | 52 | 58° | 77° | 43° | 22 | 86 | 16.7h | High | Above avg |
| July | 50 | 60° | 77° | 46° | 25 | 99 | 16.3h | Very High | Above avg |
| August | 44 | 59° | 75° | 47° | 28 | 110 | 14.6h | Very High | Above avg |
| September | 36 | 56° | 72° | 42° | 23 | 93 | 12.4h | High | Average |
| October | 25 | 51° | 64° | 37° | 27 | 110 | 10.3h | Moderate | Average |
| November | 16 | 45° | 57° | 32° | 30 | 120 | 8.3h | Low | Below avg |
| December | 10 | 42° | 54° | 29° | 31 | 125 | 7.3h | Moderate | Below avg |
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
- Score
- 40/100
- High
- 64°F
- Low
- 33°F
- Rain days
- 19/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Spring in Galway (March, April, May) brings average highs of 64°F and lows of 33°F, with about 19 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 40/100, with May being the strongest month of the season at 50/100.
Summer
- Score
- 49/100
- High
- 76°F
- Low
- 45°F
- Rain days
- 25/mo
- Crowds
- very high
Summer in Galway (June, July, August) brings average highs of 76°F and lows of 45°F, with about 25 rainy days per month. Expect very high tourist crowds and peak pricing accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 49/100, with June being the strongest month of the season at 52/100.
Fall
- Score
- 26/100
- High
- 64°F
- Low
- 37°F
- Rain days
- 27/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Fall in Galway (September, October, November) brings average highs of 64°F and lows of 37°F, with about 27 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 26/100, with September being the strongest month of the season at 36/100.
Winter
- Score
- 13/100
- High
- 53°F
- Low
- 29°F
- Rain days
- 27/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Winter in Galway (December, January, February) brings average highs of 53°F and lows of 29°F, with about 27 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and budget-friendly accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 13/100, with February being the strongest month of the season at 18/100.
Crowd and cost data estimated from regional travel patterns for this destination.
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