Temperature
Cool by day, brisk at night.
57°Ftypical October high
Typical range
October climate
October in Galway
Ireland · Connacht
Cool days and some sun.
Some tradeoffs
Early to mid
Daytime high
57°F
Lows around 47°F
Rain
Frequent rain
Sun
5.5 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
Sea temp
56°F
Too cold for swimming
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
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Precipitation
Rain is frequent. About 15 wet days, the highest monthly average.
49%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Cloudier spells limit sunshine.
5.5 hOctober sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Very dryOctober Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHumid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In October, afternoons feel about 49° and nights feel near 43°.
Very coldColdCoolNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly cloudy skies this month.
23%October Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Breezy October days can feel brisker in open spots.
10 mphOctober Breezy
Sea temperature
56°FOctober sea temp
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical October day
October late afternoons are around 56°F, easing to about 52°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning51°F
Rain21%
Cloud77%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Midday55°F
Rain29%
Cloud81%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Late afternoon56°F
Rain30%
Cloud80%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Early evening52°F
Rain21%
Cloud75%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% | Sea°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 47 | 38 | 3.7 | 15 | 3.9 | 87 | 50 |
| Feb | 48 | 39 | 3.4 | 13 | 5.3 | 85 | 50 |
| Mar | 51 | 39 | 3.1 | 13 | 6.8 | 82 | 50 |
| Apr | 55 | 42 | 2.8 | 13 | 9.1 | 79 | 51 |
| May | 60 | 46 | 3.2 | 14 | 10.1 | 78 | 53 |
| Jun | 63 | 51 | 3.2 | 13 | 9.9 | 79 | 56 |
| Jul | 65 | 54 | 3.4 | 15 | 8.7 | 82 | 59 |
| Aug | 65 | 54 | 3.7 | 15 | 8.3 | 84 | 60 |
| Sep | 62 | 51 | 3.1 | 13 | 6.9 | 84 | 59 |
| Oct | 57 | 47 | 4.1 | 15 | 5.5 | 86 | 56 |
| Nov | 51 | 42 | 4.1 | 14 | 4.1 | 88 | 54 |
| Dec | 47 | 39 | 4.2 | 15 | 3.3 | 88 | 52 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Aug 11, 2026
Data & methodology