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Weather in Galway for December 2026

Your guide to Galway weather in December - trends and predictions

    Temperatures

  • In general, the average temperature in Galway at the beginning of December is 8.8 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to slightly decrease, reaching an average of 8.4 °C by the end of December.

    • Rain 🌧️

  • Galway experiences heavy rainfall in December, with over 20 rainy days and an average total precipitation 154 mm.

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Average dry days
10
Dry days
Average rainy days
21
Rainy days
Average snowy days
0
Snow days
Average temperatures
9°/6°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
35 km/h
Avg max wind
Average humidity
83 %
Avg humidity

Galway Weather December

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November
January
Sun.Mon.Tue.Wed.Thu.Fri.Sat.
1
Light rain
9°
2
Light rain
7°
3
Light sleet
7°
4
Light rain
8°
5
Light rain
9°
6
Moderate rain
11°
7
Moderate rain
10°
8
Light rain
9°
9
Light rain
10°
10
Light rain
8°
11
Light rain
8°
12
Light rain shower
7°
13
Patchy rain possible
9°
14
Light rain
11°
15
Patchy rain possible
10°
16
Patchy rain possible
10°
17
Light rain
12°
18
Light rain
11°
19
Patchy rain possible
9°
20
Light rain
10°
21
Light rain shower
10°
22
Patchy rain possible
9°
23
Light rain
10°
24
Light rain
10°
25
Light rain
9°
26
Light rain
8°
27
Light rain
10°
28
Light rain
9°
29
Light rain
7°
30
Moderate rain
9°
31
Moderate rain at times
8°

Temperatures trend during December in Galway

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December weather in Galway day by day

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November January
Date Weather Temperatures Rain UV More
1 Dec. Light rain
Light rain
 9° /5° 4.5 mm 0.4
2 Dec. Light rain
Light rain
 7° /3° 3.1 mm 0.4
3 Dec. Light sleet
Light sleet
 7° /3° 6.3 mm 0.4
4 Dec. Light rain
Light rain
 8° /4° 3.8 mm 0.4
5 Dec. Light rain
Light rain
 9° /5° 6 mm 0.4
6 Dec. Moderate rain
Moderate rain
 11° /6° 12 mm 0.4
7 Dec. Moderate rain
Moderate rain
 10° /7° 12.5 mm 0.4
8 Dec. Light rain
Light rain
 9° /7° 5.9 mm 0.4
9 Dec. Light rain
Light rain
 10° /6° 8.3 mm 0.4
10 Dec. Light rain
Light rain
 8° /5° 4.7 mm 0.4
11 Dec. Light rain
Light rain
 8° /4° 6.1 mm 0.4
12 Dec. Light rain shower
Light rain shower
 7° /4° 1.7 mm 0.4
13 Dec. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 9° /5° 2.2 mm 0.4
14 Dec. Light rain
Light rain
 11° /7° 7.5 mm 0.4
15 Dec. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 10° /8° 0.3 mm 0.4
16 Dec. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 10° /8° 0.5 mm 0.4
17 Dec. Light rain
Light rain
 12° /8° 6.5 mm 0.4
18 Dec. Light rain
Light rain
 11° /6° 3.2 mm 0.4
19 Dec. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 9° /6° 2.3 mm 0.4
20 Dec. Light rain
Light rain
 10° /7° 4.5 mm 0.4
21 Dec. Light rain shower
Light rain shower
 10° /7° 2.3 mm 0.4
22 Dec. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 9° /6° 1.4 mm 0.4
23 Dec. Light rain
Light rain
 10° /7° 6.2 mm 0.4
24 Dec. Light rain
Light rain
 10° /8° 3.1 mm 0.4
25 Dec. Light rain
Light rain
 9° /6° 2.8 mm 0.4
26 Dec. Light rain
Light rain
 8° /5° 3.9 mm 0.4
27 Dec. Light rain
Light rain
 10° /6° 5.6 mm 0.4
28 Dec. Light rain
Light rain
 9° /6° 4.3 mm 0.4
29 Dec. Light rain
Light rain
 7° /5° 2.8 mm 0.4
30 Dec. Moderate rain
Moderate rain
 9° /5° 12.9 mm 0.4
31 Dec. Moderate rain at times
Moderate rain at times
 8° /5° 7.1 mm 0.4
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Galway in December is based on the analysis of historical data rather than real-time forecast models. While this provides a general overview, weather conditions can change. We recommend that you check the Galway forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
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Galway in December - FAQ

What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Galway during December?
During December, expect a variety of temperatures with highs around 9° and lows near 6°, suitable for diverse activities and preferences.

How much rainfall should be expected in Galway during December?
Significant rainfall exceeding 154 mm is expected in Galway during December, occurring over more than 21 days. Preparing for wet conditions is recommended in your planning.

Will it snow in Galway in December 2026?
Galway typically sees 0 cm of snowfall during December.

What are the typical wind conditions in Galway during December?
The average wind speed in Galway during December is 35 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.

December rainfall patterns in Galway

Explore the daily rainfall trends and prepare for Galways December weather 💧
Typically, Galway has 21 rainy days in December with a total of 154 mm of rainfall.
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