Galway
January
Weather in Galway for January 2027
Your guide to Galway weather in January - trends and predictions
Snowfall in Galway during January is quite rare, with fewer than 2 snowy days on average.
In general, the average temperature in Galway at the beginning of January is 6.9 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to moderately rise, reaching an average of 8.3 °C by the end of January.
The climate of Galway in January is notably wet, with an average of 15 rainy days, and a total of 101.7 mm of precipitation.
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Rainy days
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8°/4°
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31 km/h
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82 %
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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. |  Light rain | 8° /3° | 4.9 mm | 0.1 cm | |
| 2 Jan. |  Patchy rain possible | 7° /3° | 1.6 mm | 0 cm | |
| 3 Jan. | Light rain | 8° /4° | 4.8 mm | 0 cm | |
| 4 Jan. | Light rain | 7° /4° | 4.7 mm | 0.5 cm | |
| 5 Jan. |  Moderate or heavy rain shower | 6° /3° | 5.8 mm | 0 cm | |
| 6 Jan. | Light rain | 7° /3° | 2.6 mm | 0 cm | |
| 7 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 6° /3° | 0.9 mm | 0 cm | |
| 8 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 5° /2° | 1.2 mm | 0 cm | |
| 9 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 6° /2° | 0.5 mm | 0 cm | |
| 10 Jan. |  Moderate rain | 7° /2° | 11.2 mm | 1.1 cm | |
| 11 Jan. |  Heavy rain at times | 9° /5° | 6.3 mm | 0 cm | |
| 12 Jan. | Light rain | 8° /4° | 4.2 mm | 0 cm | |
| 13 Jan. | Light rain | 8° /5° | 3.9 mm | 0 cm | |
| 14 Jan. | Light rain | 9° /4° | 3.5 mm | 0 cm | |
| 15 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 7° /3° | 0.9 mm | 0 cm | |
| 16 Jan. |  Cloudy | 6° /2° | 0.2 mm | 0 cm | |
| 17 Jan. |  Overcast | 6° /2° | 0.1 mm | 0 cm | |
| 18 Jan. | Cloudy | 7° /3° | 0.5 mm | 0 cm | |
| 19 Jan. | Light rain | 7° /3° | 3.2 mm | 0 cm | |
| 20 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 9° /4° | 2.2 mm | 0 cm | |
| 21 Jan. | Light rain | 10° /5° | 4.9 mm | 0 cm | |
| 22 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 9° /5° | 1.3 mm | 0 cm | |
| 23 Jan. | Light rain | 9° /5° | 7.8 mm | 0.8 cm | |
| 24 Jan. | Light rain | 10° /5° | 5.4 mm | 0 cm | |
| 25 Jan. | Light rain | 8° /4° | 3.4 mm | 0 cm | |
| 26 Jan. | Light rain | 8° /4° | 4.9 mm | 0 cm | |
| 27 Jan. | Light rain | 8° /5° | 4 mm | 0 cm | |
| 28 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 9° /5° | 1.6 mm | 0 cm | |
| 29 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 8° /4° | 1.7 mm | 0 cm | |
| 30 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 9° /4° | 1.6 mm | 0 cm | |
| 31 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 9° /5° | 2 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?
Significant rainfall exceeding 101.7 mm is expected in Galway during January, occurring over more than 15 days. Preparing for wet conditions is recommended in your planning.
Will it snow in Galway in January 2027?
Galway typically sees 2.5 cm of snowfall during January.
What are the typical wind conditions in Galway during January?
The average wind speed in Galway during January is 31 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.
Galway snow forecast January 2027
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On average, Galway sees 1 snowy days during January, with approximately 2.5 cm of total snowfall.
January rainfall patterns in Galway
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Typically, Galway has 15 rainy days in January with a total of 101.7 mm of rainfall.
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