July · Ireland
Best time to visit Galway in July Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Galway in July
Average temperature 15°C, 125 mm of rain, about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 81% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
July score
7.5/10
Ranked #4 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 15°C
- Rainfall
- 125 mm
- Humidity
- 81%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 22
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
July in Galway scores 7.5/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - an above-average month (#4 of 12). Expect around 15°C, 125 mm of rain, and roughly 22 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.
July holds up well in Galway — 4th best month
July averages 15°C (60°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Monthly rainfall reaches 125 mm — wet for this destination — but about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still break through, so keep one indoor fallback in the plan.
It scores 7.5/10 here, 4th of 12 months, against 8/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Figure on peak pricing, with this is one of the busiest months here.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Galway in July?
- In July, Galway averages 15°C, 125 mm of rain, and about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.5/10.
- Is July a good time to visit Galway?
- July earns a 7.5/10 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 July?
- Expect about 125 mm of rain in July. Average humidity is 81% and there are about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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