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 running in Galway, the mild winters mean almost no cold-weather rest days — but the high rainfall and Atlantic wind mean a calm dry forecast can become a soaking within an hour, and the seafront route gets wind that sheltered streets don't.
WeatherForIt gives you an instant Yes / Take Care / Best Avoided for Running in Galway right now — based on live conditions for the next few hours.
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