If you're planning anything outdoors in Galway, the city's full Atlantic exposure on the west coast of Ireland makes it among the wettest places in these islands — well over 1,100mm a year, around 230 rainy days, and weather that genuinely can change hour to hour. The trade-off is mild winters thanks to the Gulf Stream, dramatic skies, and the kind of light that makes the rain feel like it has character.
Check today's verdict in the app →If you're walking the dog in Galway, the rainfall is the dominant planning factor — wet days are very common — but the mild winters mean few truly cold ones, and a properly waterproof kit setup earns its keep here more than almost anywhere else.
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