December · Ireland
Best time to visit Galway in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Galway in December
Average temperature 7°C, 154 mm of rain, about 8 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 87% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
3.8/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 7°C
- Rainfall
- 154 mm
- Humidity
- 87%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 8
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
December in Galway scores 3.8/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 7°C, 154 mm of rain, and roughly 8 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.
December in Galway — the hardest end of the year
Expect 7°C (44°F) in December. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.
154 mm of rain signals a properly wet month, with only about 8 days with 6+ hours of sunshine to count on — build indoor options into the schedule.
That is 3.8/10 on the same scale — 12th of 12 months, versus 8/10 for the best month here.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, May is materially better in Galway — 4.2 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Galway in December?
- In December, Galway averages 7°C, 154 mm of rain, and about 8 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 3.8/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Galway?
- December earns a 3.8/10 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 December?
- Expect about 154 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 87% and there are about 8 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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