November · Ireland
Best time to visit Galway in November Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Galway in November
Average temperature 9°C, 136 mm of rain, about 10 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 87% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
November score
4.7/10
Ranked #11 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 9°C
- Rainfall
- 136 mm
- Humidity
- 87%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 10
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
November in Galway scores 4.7/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around 9°C, 136 mm of rain, and roughly 10 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.
November in Galway — the hardest end of the year
November averages 9°C (48°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
At 136 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 10 days with 6+ hours of sunshine in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.
It scores 4.7/10 here, 11th 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 3.3 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Galway in November?
- In November, Galway averages 9°C, 136 mm of rain, and about 10 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 4.7/10.
- Is November a good time to visit Galway?
- November earns a 4.7/10 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 November?
- Expect about 136 mm of rain in November. Average humidity is 87% and there are about 10 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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