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Galway in June
Galway warms up: highs climb to 66°F (19°C), from 61°F in May, with lows of 50°F (10°C) and about 3.5 in (89 mm) of rain.
At 78/100 for comfort (the top score of the year), it's one of the best months to visit.
- Avg high
- 66°F (19°C)
- Avg low
- 50°F (10°C)
- Rain
- 3.5 in (89 mm)
- Humidity
- 78%
- Cloud cover
- 78%
- Daylight
- ~16 h 42 min
- Comfort score
- 78/100 · Great
What June feels like
Highs near 66°F (19°C) make for comfortable sightseeing weather.
Lows average 50°F (10°C).
Some rain is likely, about 3.5 in (89 mm) in the month, so pack for a shower or two.
Expect plenty of overcast days, with cloud cover near 78%.
With about 16 h 42 min of daylight, evenings stay light late.
Plan around June
June is one of Galway's best months on the climate data.
- Longest days of the year, about 16 h 42 min of daylight.
- Comfort improves from 74/100 in May to 78/100.
- June sits inside the May – Sep window our Dublin to the Wild Atlantic Way route recommends.
What to pack for June
- A warm layer for eveningslows near 50°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaa shower or two is likely
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Galway in June
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Latin Quarter and Quay Street
Pedestrian streets of buskers, pubs and shops running down to the river.
Why now June scores 78/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Galway Cathedral
Stone cathedral finished in 1965, with mosaics and a large copper dome.
Tigh Neachtain
Corner pub with snugs and a painted front, known for music and conversation.
The Crane Bar
West End pub with trad sessions in the upstairs room.
Spanish Arch and Galway City Museum
16th-century arch on the Corrib with a free museum beside it.
Nearby in June
- Doolin & the Cliffs of Moher in June~22 mi · highs 61°F, 3.5 in rain · 3°C (5°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Connemara in June~42 mi · highs 60°F, 3.7 in rain · 4°C (6°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Dublin in June~116 mi · highs 62°F, 3.0 in rain · 2°C (4°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Fort William in June~291 mi · highs 61°F, 5.2 in rain · 3°C (5°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 June: quick answers
Is June a good time to visit Galway?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 78/100. Expect highs of 66°F (19°C) and 3.5 in (89 mm) of rain. June is inside the May – Sep window our Dublin to the Wild Atlantic Way route recommends.
How hot is Galway in June?
Average highs are 66°F (19°C) and average lows 50°F (10°C), making it the 3rd-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Galway in June?
Some: about 3.5 in (89 mm) of rain falls across June on average, the 6th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 44.6 in (1134 mm).
What should I pack for Galway in June?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (lows near 50°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (a shower or two is likely) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Routes in season in June
- Dublin to the Wild Atlantic Way May – Sep
Planning Galway in June?
Plan it together in TripsCircle: one itinerary, one shared packing list and costs split as you go.