Late autumn · Weather & things to do
Galway in November
The year's rain peaks now, with about 4.6 in (118 mm) falling in Galway, alongside highs near 50°F (10°C) and lows of 41°F (5°C).
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 52/100, 9th of 12.
- Avg high
- 50°F (10°C)
- Avg low
- 41°F (5°C)
- Rain
- 4.6 in (118 mm)
- Humidity
- 94%
- Cloud cover
- 73%
- Daylight
- ~8 h 18 min
- Comfort score
- 52/100 · Fair
What November feels like
Cool days top out near 50°F (10°C), better for brisk walks than lingering outside.
After dark, temperatures fall to about 41°F (5°C).
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 4.6 in (118 mm).
Daylight is short, roughly 8 h 18 min mid-month, so start sightseeing early.
Plan around November
November sits mid-table; the best months are May – September.
- Start of the wettest three-month stretch (November – January), which brings about 13.3 in (339 mm) in total.
- Comfort slips from 65/100 in October to 52/100.
- Our Dublin to the Wild Atlantic Way route recommends May – Sep, so November falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for November
- Insulated jackethighs only 50°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaabout 4.6 in of rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Galway in November
A mixed month: these picks balance outdoor stops with indoor fallbacks.
Ard Bia at Nimmos
Café and restaurant in an old stone customs house by the Spanish Arch.
Inis Mór
Largest Aran Island; cycle to the cliff-edge fort of Dún Aonghasa.
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.
Galway Cathedral
Stone cathedral finished in 1965, with mosaics and a large copper dome.
Nearby in November
- Doolin & the Cliffs of Moher in November~22 mi · highs 51°F, 5.9 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, wetter
- Connemara in November~42 mi · highs 51°F, 5.9 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, wetter
- Dublin in November~116 mi · highs 51°F, 4.2 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Fort William in November~291 mi · highs 47°F, 6.6 in rain · 2°C (3°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 November: quick answers
Is November a good time to visit Galway?
It's middling, scoring 52/100. The best months are May – September, at up to 78. Expect highs of 50°F (10°C) and 4.6 in (118 mm) of rain. Our Dublin to the Wild Atlantic Way route recommends May – Sep, so November is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Galway in November?
Average highs are 50°F (10°C) and average lows 41°F (5°C), making it the 5th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Galway in November?
Some: about 4.6 in (118 mm) of rain falls across November on average, the wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 44.6 in (1134 mm).
What should I pack for Galway in November?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 50°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (about 4.6 in of rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Planning Galway in November?
Share this November plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.