Galway weather in February

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February in Galway: cold, rainy, with clean air — a good time to visit.

#10 of 12 months in Galway · #703 of 897 destinations to visit in February · comfort 62/100 (tier C)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

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Galway climate normals — February

Daytime high10°C / 49°F🧥 cold
Nighttime low5°C / 41°F
Rainfall120 mm / 4.7 in🌧 rainy
Rainy days15 days
Humidity81%💦 very humid
Dew point5°C / 40°F
Sunshine4.8 h/day
Daylight9.9 h
Wind29 km/h / 18 mph
Snowfall2.9 cm / 1.1 in
Air quality (US AQI)37🍃 good

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

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Galway in February — FAQ

Is February a good time to visit Galway?
February in Galway: cold, rainy, with clean air — a good time to visit. It ranks #10 of 12 months for Galway on SeasonMap's comfort score (62/100).
What is the weather like in Galway in February?
In February, Galway averages a daily high of 9.5°C and a low of 5°C, with about 119.9 mm of rain over roughly 15.4 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Galway in February?
Galway has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 37 in February.
Does it snow in Galway in February?
Galway sees roughly 2.9 cm of snowfall in February.

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