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Galway in April
Galway sees its driest month, with just 2.7 in (68 mm) of rain, highs of 55°F (13°C) and lows of 41°F (5°C).
It scores 67/100 for comfort, 6th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 55°F (13°C)
- Avg low
- 41°F (5°C)
- Rain
- 2.7 in (68 mm)
- Humidity
- 84%
- Cloud cover
- 72%
- Daylight
- ~13 h 43 min
- Comfort score
- 67/100 · Good
What April feels like
Afternoons only reach about 55°F (13°C), so plan on a warm jacket.
Nights cool to an average low of 41°F (5°C).
Some rain is likely, about 2.7 in (68 mm) in the month, so pack for a shower or two.
Plan around April
April is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (May – September).
- The year's biggest warm-up: highs jump 3°C (6°F) from March.
- Comfort improves from 56/100 in March to 67/100.
- Our Dublin to the Wild Atlantic Way route recommends May – Sep, so April falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for April
- Insulated jackethighs only 55°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaa shower or two is likely
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Galway in April
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
McDonagh's
Family-run fish and chip bar and seafood restaurant on Quay Street.
Why now April scores 67/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Tigh Neachtain
Corner pub with snugs and a painted front, known for music and conversation.
Latin Quarter and Quay Street
Pedestrian streets of buskers, pubs and shops running down to the river.
Why now Highs near 55°F and 2.7 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Spanish Arch and Galway City Museum
16th-century arch on the Corrib with a free museum beside it.
The Crane Bar
West End pub with trad sessions in the upstairs room.
Nearby in April
- Doolin & the Cliffs of Moher in April~22 mi · highs 53°F, 3.0 in rain · 2°C (3°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Connemara in April~42 mi · highs 52°F, 3.1 in rain · 2°C (4°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Dublin in April~116 mi · highs 52°F, 2.4 in rain · 2°C (3°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Fort William in April~291 mi · highs 51°F, 3.9 in rain · 2°C (4°F) cooler by day, wetter
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Galway in April: quick answers
Is April a good time to visit Galway?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 67/100 against a best of 78 in May – September. Expect highs of 55°F (13°C) and 2.7 in (68 mm) of rain. Our Dublin to the Wild Atlantic Way route recommends May – Sep, so April is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Galway in April?
Average highs are 55°F (13°C) and average lows 41°F (5°C), making it the 6th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Galway in April?
Some: about 2.7 in (68 mm) of rain falls across April on average, the driest month of the year. The annual total is about 44.6 in (1134 mm).
What should I pack for Galway in April?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 55°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (a shower or two is likely) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Planning Galway in April?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.