Galway
City in Ireland
Galway is a city located in western Ireland with a population of about 83,000 people. Visitors travel here to see the city's historic landmarks, including Eyre Square, the Spanish Arch, and the Cathedral of Our Lady Assumed into Heaven and St Nicholas.
What to see
The city center features Eyre Square, which serves as a central public space. Near the water, you can visit the Spanish Arch, a historic structure. The Cathedral of Our Lady Assumed into Heaven and St Nicholas is another prominent sight. Additionally, the city is home to the Galway City Museum and St. Nicholas' Collegiate Church.
When to go
Temperatures are mild throughout the year, with daily highs ranging from 8 °C in the winter to 18 °C in the summer. May through July offers the warmest weather, with highs between 15 °C and 18 °C. Rain is frequent in all months, with December typically seeing the most rainy days, averaging about 21 days of precipitation. April is generally the driest month, with about 14 days of rain.
Getting there
Galway is located 185 km from Dublin. The nearest airport is Connemara Regional Airport in Inverin, located 28 km away. For a larger hub, Shannon Airport is 64 km from the city.
Top sights in Galway
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 19 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 8 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 13 | 10 | 8 |
| Average low, °C | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 4 |
| Rainfall, mm | 133 | 100 | 110 | 76 | 86 | 85 | 84 | 108 | 109 | 142 | 131 | 138 |
| Rainy days | 19 | 19 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 21 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Galway (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
Also worth a look
- Galway City Museum
- St. Nicholas' Collegiate Church