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 doing the Galway school run, the rainfall is the dominant factor — wet mornings are very common — but the mild Atlantic climate means few bitter cold ones, and properly waterproof kit matters more than warm coats.
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