April · Ireland
Best time to visit Galway in April Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Galway in April
Average temperature 10°C, 105 mm of rain, about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 78% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
April score
6.8/10
Ranked #6 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 10°C
- Rainfall
- 105 mm
- Humidity
- 78%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 19
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
April in Galway scores 6.8/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - an above-average month (#6 of 12). Expect around 10°C, 105 mm of rain, and roughly 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Galway's Latin quarter, buskers and Atlantic winds make it Ireland's festival city on the west coast.
April in Galway — workable with trade-offs
April averages 10°C (49°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
At 105 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.
It scores 6.8/10 here, 6th of 12 months, against 8/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Plan for mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Galway in April?
- In April, Galway averages 10°C, 105 mm of rain, and about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.8/10.
- Is April a good time to visit Galway?
- April earns a 6.8/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Galway in April?
- Expect about 105 mm of rain in April. Average humidity is 78% and there are about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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