County Galway (Galway)
January
Weather in County Galway for January 2026
Your guide to County Galway weather in January - trends and predictions
In general, the average temperature in County Galway at the beginning of January is 7.6 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to moderately rise, reaching an average of 8.9 °C by the end of January.
County Galway in January brings notable rainfall, with an average of 18 rainy days and a total precipitation of 283.4 mm.
Temperatures
Rain 🌧️
13
Dry days
18
Rainy days
0
Snow days
10°/1°
Temperatures
30 km/h
Avg max wind
82 %
Avg humidity
County Galway Weather January
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| Mon. | Tue. | Wed. | Thu. | Fri. | Sat. | Sun. |
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| 1  9° | 2  7° | 3  9° | 4 8° | |||
| 5 7° | 6 7° | 7 6° | 8  5° | 9 6° | 10 7° | 11 8° |
| 12 8° | 13 9° | 14  9° | 15 7° | 16  6° | 17  6° | 18 7° |
| 19 7° | 20 9° | 21 10° | 22 9° | 23 10° | 24 11° | 25 9° |
| 26 8° | 27 9° | 28 10° | 29 8° | 30 9° | 31 9° |
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Temperatures trend during January in County Galway
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January weather day by day
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| Date | Weather | Temperatures | Rain | Snow | More |
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| 1 Jan. | Heavy rain at times | 9° /3° | 6.4 mm | 0.2 cm | |
| 2 Jan. | Partly cloudy | 7° /3° | 2 mm | 0 cm | |
| 3 Jan. | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 9° /5° | 6.3 mm | 0 cm | |
| 4 Jan. | Heavy rain at times | 8° /5° | 6.2 mm | 0.7 cm | |
| 5 Jan. | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 7° /3° | 7.7 mm | 0 cm | |
| 6 Jan. | Heavy rain at times | 7° /3° | 2 mm | 0 cm | |
| 7 Jan. | Moderate rain at times | 6° /2° | 0.7 mm | 0 cm | |
| 8 Jan. | Sunny | 5° /1° | 0.8 mm | 0 cm | |
| 9 Jan. | Partly cloudy | 6° /1° | 0.3 mm | 0 cm | |
| 10 Jan. | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 7° /1° | 14.4 mm | 1.4 cm | |
| 11 Jan. | Heavy rain at times | 8° /3° | 5.2 mm | 0 cm | |
| 12 Jan. | Moderate rain at times | 8° /3° | 2.2 mm | 0 cm | |
| 13 Jan. | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 9° /5° | 5.2 mm | 0 cm | |
| 14 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 9° /4° | 0.8 mm | 0 cm | |
| 15 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 7° /3° | 0.3 mm | 0 cm | |
| 16 Jan. | Cloudy | 6° /2° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 17 Jan. | Overcast | 6° /2° | 0.1 mm | 0 cm | |
| 18 Jan. | Cloudy | 7° /3° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 19 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 7° /3° | 0.9 mm | 0 cm | |
| 20 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 9° /4° | 2.5 mm | 0 cm | |
| 21 Jan. | Overcast | 10° /5° | 5.7 mm | 0 cm | |
| 22 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 9° /6° | 1.1 mm | 0 cm | |
| 23 Jan. | Cloudy | 10° /4° | 8.7 mm | 1 cm | |
| 24 Jan. | Overcast | 11° /5° | 1.7 mm | 0 cm | |
| 25 Jan. | Light rain shower | 9° /4° | 3.9 mm | 0 cm | |
| 26 Jan. | Overcast | 8° /3° | 2.3 mm | 0 cm | |
| 27 Jan. | Overcast | 9° /4° | 1.1 mm | 0 cm | |
| 28 Jan. | Cloudy | 10° /4° | 2.1 mm | 0 cm | |
| 29 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 8° /3° | 0.2 mm | 0 cm | |
| 30 Jan. | Overcast | 9° /4° | 1.2 mm | 0 cm | |
| 31 Jan. | Overcast | 9° /5° | 2.2 mm | 0 cm | |
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for County 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 County Galway forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
County Galway in January - FAQ
What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in County Galway during January?
Prepare for cooler days with highs just around 10° and colder nights, dipping below 1°.
How much rainfall should be expected in County Galway during January?
Significant rainfall exceeding 283.4 mm is expected in County Galway during January, occurring over more than 18 days. Preparing for wet conditions is recommended in your planning.
Will it snow in County Galway in January 2026?
County Galway typically sees 10 cm of snowfall during January.
What are the typical wind conditions in County Galway during January?
The average wind speed in County Galway during January is 30 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.
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