Weather in Galway in October
October in Galway is cool outdoor weather: usable if you dress for it, not a beach brief.
In Ireland, this is how Galway actually wears October, not how a country centroid would. Compared with July and January, October sits in the middle of Galway's year.
Pack for Galway in October, not for a brochure that was photographed in another season.
- Average temp
- 11°C
8–14°C
- Rainfall
- 101 mm
Showers likely
- Sunshine
- 3.1 h
hours per day
- Wind
- 18 km/h
What to expect
Daytime
Cool days in Galway: a jumper you can take off, a shell in the bag. Walking is fine. Lingering outside without a layer is optimism.
Mornings and evenings are colder than the postcard. Pack for both, especially if you leave the built-up centre.
Rain
October is a wetter month in Galway. Showers are part of the deal, not a spoiled surprise.
Waterproof shoes matter more than a rain plan for a beach, especially if a beach is not why you came. Build indoor hours into the afternoon.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What to pack
Rain jacket
A layer for cooler evenings
Where to stay in Galway
Dates are a starting point for October.
Travel guides for Galway
What to read before you book.
Average weather in Galway
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Similar weather in October
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FAQs about Galway
Climate averages for Galway, 1991–2020.
The best time to visit Galway is between May and October, the most comfortable stretch of the year on these averages.
July is the hottest month, with an average around 16°C.
December is the wettest month, with about 113 mm of rain.
No. These are 1991–2020 climate normals from Meteostat, not a live forecast. Actual weather in any given week can differ.
