Galway weather in April
Galway in April averages 10°C (49°F), 63 mm of rain and 5.4 hours of sun a day.
Of the twelve months in Galway, April is the sixth coldest and the second driest.
- Average temp
- 10°C (49°F)
6–14°C · 42–56°F
- Rainfall
- 63 mm
Showers likely
- Sunshine
- 5.4 h
hours per day
- Wind
- 18 km/h
What is Galway like in April?
Daytime
Days are cool.
Rain
Some rain is likely; pack for showers.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What should I pack for Galway in April?
A light rain jacket
About 63 mm falls this month — showers rather than washouts.
A warm mid-layer
Nights drop to around 6°C (42°F).
April compared with March and May
April in Galway is 1.9°C warmer than March and 13 mm drier than it, which averages 8°C (46°F).
April in Galway is 2.6°C cooler than May and about as wet as it, which averages 12°C (54°F).
Daylight in Galway in April
On 15 April the sun is up for 14 hours 2 minutes in Galway, rising about 06:35 and setting about 20:37 local time.
April ends 1 hour 58 minutes longer than it begins, so the last week of the month is a different length of day from the first.
That is 2 hours 56 minutes short of June, the longest-lit month here.
Where to stay in Galway
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Travel guides for Galway
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Galway weather by month
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How April compares with the rest of the year
April is highlighted. Every other month links to its own page.
| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 6°C / 43°F | 100 mm |
| February | 6°C / 44°F | 87 mm |
| March | 8°C / 46°F | 76 mm |
| April | 10°C / 49°F | 63 mm |
| May | 12°C / 54°F | 63 mm |
| June | 15°C / 58°F | 72 mm |
| July | 16°C / 61°F | 76 mm |
| August | 16°C / 61°F | 89 mm |
| September | 14°C / 58°F | 77 mm |
| October | 11°C / 52°F | 101 mm |
| November | 8°C / 47°F | 104 mm |
| December | 7°C / 44°F | 113 mm |
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FAQs about Galway in April
April climate averages for Galway, 1991–2020.
Galway averages 10°C (49°F) in April, ranging from about 6°C (42°F) at night to 14°C (56°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Some. About 63 mm falls across April, enough to need a light jacket but not enough to reshape a trip.
No. April averages 10°C (49°F) against 12°C (54°F) in May — 2.6°C cooler.
April is 1.9°C warmer than March, and 13 mm drier.
It is outside the easiest window. The most comfortable stretch here is May to October; April sits outside it, which usually means more heat, more rain, or both — worth it if you would rather have the place to yourself.
About 5.4 hours of sun a day on the 1991–2020 average.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what April is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 14 hours 2 minutes of daylight in mid-April, against 16 hours 58 minutes in June and 7 hours 33 minutes in December.
On 15 April, sunrise is about 06:35 and sunset about 20:37 local time. Both shift across the month — the month ends 1 hour 58 minutes longer than it starts.
