Galway weather in April

Galway, Ireland
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April in Galway: cool, a little rain, with clean air — a great time to visit.

#6 of 12 months in Galway · #544 of 897 destinations to visit in April · comfort 78/100 (tier B)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

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Galway climate normals — April

Daytime high13°C / 55°F🙂 cool
Nighttime low6°C / 43°F
Rainfall63 mm / 2.5 in🌦 some rain
Rainy days12 days
Humidity77%💦 very humid
Dew point6°C / 42°F
Sunshine8.4 h/day
Daylight14 h
Wind20 km/h / 12 mph
Air quality (US AQI)38🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Galway in April — FAQ

Is April a good time to visit Galway?
April in Galway: cool, a little rain, with clean air — a great time to visit. It ranks #6 of 12 months for Galway on SeasonMap's comfort score (78/100).
What is the weather like in Galway in April?
In April, Galway averages a daily high of 12.9°C and a low of 5.9°C, with about 62.6 mm of rain over roughly 12 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Galway in April?
Galway has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 38 in April.

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