When traveling to Ireland many people assume one thing: rain. While this may be true for the most part, there are some nuances to take into account.

Galway is located on the west coast of Ireland, and as a result, faces the brunt of the weather that is dragged across the Atlantic ocean.

Fortunately, due to its proximity to the ocean, the weather in Galway is rather mild and consistent, so you know what you’re getting into regardless of the time of year.

The winter months are the coldest (naturally) and usually range between 3º Celsius/37º Fahrenheit and 11º Celsius/51º Fahrenheit. Winters also see consistent rainfall, frequent storms, and heavy winds. Snow is not a frequent sight in Galway, and when it does snow it is not very heavy. You may see a glimpse of hail or sleet several times throughout the winter.

Early spring weather looks similar to the winter months, but as April rolls around the rainfall lowers. Temperatures in mid-and late spring range from 6ºC/42ºF to 16ºC/60ºF.

From June to September, temperatures begin to increase making these months quite pleasant for travelers. While the rainfall begins to increase again around August, temperatures range from 11ºC/51ºF and 20ºC/67ºF.

Finally, Autumn weather begins to set in and looks somewhat similar to winter weather, quite rainy, and temperatures range from 5ºC/41ºF-10ºC/51ºF.

Overall, you can expect a relatively mild and damp climate in Galway. Aim for the late spring and early summer months if you wish to see less rain, but if you don’t mind getting a little wet, any time of year is a great time to visit!