When to go · Galway
Galway in October
Good month. Outside the best window (May–Sep). Across Ireland: Autumn storms begin; Halloween festivals and mid-term week at the end.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 13°C56°F / 8°C47°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 18
- Crowds
- Medium
- Ireland overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Ireland overall
Verdict
GoodIreland month rating
Outside the best window (May–Sep). Across Ireland: Autumn storms begin; Halloween festivals and mid-term week at the end.
Weather in October
- GalwayHighs around 13.3 °C, lows around 8.4 °C, rain on about 18 daysHighs around 56 °F, lows around 47 °F, rain on about 18 days
- West coast, Ireland · Galway, Connemara, Clare, Mayo, Donegalrainy
Rain on most days, rarely all day; Atlantic storms in winter close cliff paths and island ferries.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Ireland overall
- Medium
- Prices · Ireland overall
- Medium
Ireland overall: Autumn storms begin; Halloween festivals and mid-term week at the end.
What to pack
- A warm layer for the evenings
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast