Galway
January
Weather in Galway for January 2026
Your guide to Galway weather in January - trends and predictions
With an average of 4 snowy days, Galway usually enjoys a light touch of snow in January.
According to Galway snow forecast for January 2026, no snow is expected until the end of the month.Until now, January 2026 in Galway is slightly cooler than the historical average by -0.7 °C.
The forecast for the next days in Galway predicts temperatures to be around 9 °C, close to the historical average.
In general, the average temperature in Galway at the beginning of January is 7 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to moderately rise, reaching an average of 8.6 °C by the end of January.
Snow Forecast ❄️
Temperatures
10
Dry days
17
Rainy days
4
Snow days
8°/4°
Temperatures
30 km/h
Avg max wind
82 %
Avg humidity
Galway Weather January
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Temperatures trend during January in Galway
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January weather in Galway day by day
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| Date | Weather | Temperatures | Rain | Snow | More |
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| 1 Jan. |  Heavy rain at times | 8° /3° | 4.9 mm | 0.1 cm | |
| 2 Jan. |  Partly cloudy | 7° /2° | 1.6 mm | 0 cm | |
| 3 Jan. |  Moderate or heavy rain shower | 8° /4° | 4.8 mm | 0 cm | |
| 4 Jan. | Heavy rain at times | 7° /3° | 4.7 mm | 0.5 cm | |
| 5 Jan. | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 6° /3° | 5.8 mm | 0 cm | |
| 6 Jan. | Heavy rain at times | 7° /3° | 2.6 mm | 0 cm | |
| 7 Jan. | Moderate rain at times | 6° /2° | 0.9 mm | 0 cm | |
| 8 Jan. |  Sunny | 5° /1° | 1.2 mm | 0 cm | |
| 9 Jan. |  Patchy rain possible | 6° /2° | 0.5 mm | 0 cm | |
| 10 Jan. | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 7° /2° | 11.2 mm | 1.1 cm | |
| 11 Jan. | Heavy rain at times | 9° /4° | 6.3 mm | 0 cm | |
| 12 Jan. | Moderate rain at times | 9° /4° | 4.2 mm | 0 cm | |
| 13 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 8° /5° | 3.9 mm | 0 cm | |
| 14 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 9° /4° | 3.5 mm | 0 cm | |
| 15 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 7° /3° | 0.9 mm | 0 cm | |
| 16 Jan. |  Cloudy | 7° /2° | 0.2 mm | 0 cm | |
| 17 Jan. |  Overcast | 6° /1° | 0.1 mm | 0 cm | |
| 18 Jan. | Cloudy | 7° /3° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 19 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 8° /3° | 3.2 mm | 0 cm | |
| 20 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 9° /4° | 2.2 mm | 0 cm | |
| 21 Jan. | Overcast | 10° /5° | 4.9 mm | 0 cm | |
| 22 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 9° /5° | 1.3 mm | 0 cm | |
| 23 Jan. | Cloudy | 10° /4° | 7.8 mm | 0.8 cm | |
| 24 Jan. | Overcast | 10° /5° | 5.4 mm | 0 cm | |
| 25 Jan. | Light rain shower | 8° /4° | 3.4 mm | 0 cm | |
| 26 Jan. | Overcast | 8° /3° | 4.9 mm | 0 cm | |
| 27 Jan. | Overcast | 9° /4° | 4 mm | 0 cm | |
| 28 Jan. | Cloudy | 9° /4° | 1.6 mm | 0 cm | |
| 29 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 8° /3° | 0.2 mm | 0 cm | |
| 30 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 9° /5° | 1.7 mm | 0 cm | |
| 31 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 9° /4° | 1.5 mm | 0 cm | |
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Galway in January 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 January - FAQ
What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Galway during January?
Prepare for cooler days with highs just around 8° and colder nights, dipping below 4°.
How much rainfall should be expected in Galway during January?
Moderate rainfall is anticipated in Galway during January, with a total of 94.5 mm spread over approximately 17 days. Considering plans for rainy days is advisable.
Will it snow in Galway in January 2026?
Galway experiences an average snowfall of 3.35 cm during January, occurring over 4 days.
What are the typical wind conditions in Galway during January?
The average wind speed in Galway during January is 30 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.
Galway snow forecast January 2026
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On average, Galway sees 4 snowy days during January, with approximately 3.4 cm of total snowfall.
January rainfall patterns in Galway
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Typically, Galway has 17 rainy days in January with a total of 94.5 mm of rainfall.
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