Galway weather in March

Galway, Ireland
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March in Galway: cool, rainy, with clean air — a good time to visit.

#8 of 12 months in Galway · #729 of 897 destinations to visit in March · comfort 67/100 (tier C)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

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Galway climate normals — March

Daytime high10°C / 50°F🙂 cool
Nighttime low5°C / 40°F
Rainfall109 mm / 4.3 in🌧 rainy
Rainy days15 days
Humidity81%💦 very humid
Dew point4°C / 39°F
Sunshine6 h/day
Daylight11.9 h
Wind23 km/h / 14 mph
Snowfall2.3 cm / 0.9 in
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 March — FAQ

Is March a good time to visit Galway?
March in Galway: cool, rainy, with clean air — a good time to visit. It ranks #8 of 12 months for Galway on SeasonMap's comfort score (67/100).
What is the weather like in Galway in March?
In March, Galway averages a daily high of 10.2°C and a low of 4.5°C, with about 108.6 mm of rain over roughly 14.6 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Galway in March?
Galway has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 38 in March.
Does it snow in Galway in March?
Galway sees roughly 2.3 cm of snowfall in March.

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