Galway weather in November
Galway in November averages 8°C (47°F), 104 mm of rain and 2 hours of sun a day.
Of the twelve months in Galway, November is the fifth coldest, the second wettest and the third dullest.
- Average temp
- 8°C (47°F)
6–11°C · 42–52°F
- Rainfall
- 104 mm
Showers likely
- Sunshine
- 2 h
hours per day
- Wind
- 18 km/h
What is Galway like in November?
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 November?
A light rain jacket
About 104 mm falls this month — showers rather than washouts.
A warm mid-layer
Nights drop to around 6°C (42°F).
November compared with October and December
November in Galway is 2.8°C cooler than October and about as wet as it, which averages 11°C (52°F).
November in Galway is 1.8°C warmer than December and about as wet as it, which averages 7°C (44°F).
Daylight in Galway in November
On 15 November the sun is up for 8 hours 38 minutes in Galway, rising about 08:01 and setting about 16:39 local time.
November ends 1 hour 33 minutes shorter than it begins, so the last week of the month is a different length of day from the first.
That is 8 hours 20 minutes short of June, the longest-lit month here.
Where to stay in Galway
Dates are a starting point for November.
Travel guides for Galway
What to read before you book.
Galway weather by month
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How November compares with the rest of the year
November 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 November
November climate averages for Galway, 1991–2020.
Galway averages 8°C (47°F) in November, ranging from about 6°C (42°F) at night to 11°C (52°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Some. About 104 mm falls across November, enough to need a light jacket but not enough to reshape a trip.
Yes. November averages 8°C (47°F) against 7°C (44°F) in December — 1.8°C warmer.
November is 2.8°C cooler than October, and about as wet.
It is outside the easiest window. The most comfortable stretch here is May to October; November sits outside it, which usually means more heat, more rain, or both — worth it if you would rather have the place to yourself.
About 2 hours of sun a day on the 1991–2020 average, so daylight is short on useful sun.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what November is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 8 hours 38 minutes of daylight in mid-November, against 16 hours 58 minutes in June and 7 hours 33 minutes in December.
On 15 November, sunrise is about 08:01 and sunset about 16:39 local time. Both shift across the month — the month ends 1 hour 33 minutes shorter than it starts.
