February · Ireland
Best time to visit Galway in February Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Galway in February
Average temperature 8°C, 113 mm of rain, about 9 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 83% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
February score
5.1/10
Ranked #9 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 8°C
- Rainfall
- 113 mm
- Humidity
- 83%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 9
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
February in Galway scores 5.1/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #9 of 12. Expect around 8°C, 113 mm of rain, and roughly 9 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.
February in Galway — workable with trade-offs
February averages 8°C (46°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
At 113 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 9 days with 6+ hours of sunshine in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.
It scores 5.1/10 here, 9th 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.
Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? May scores 2.9 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Galway in February?
- In February, Galway averages 8°C, 113 mm of rain, and about 9 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.1/10.
- Is February a good time to visit Galway?
- February earns a 5.1/10 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 February?
- Expect about 113 mm of rain in February. Average humidity is 83% and there are about 9 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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