Month guide · Galway · Ireland
Galway in April
What April is really like in Galway: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
April is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 13°C (55°F), lows of 5°C (41°F), about 13 rainy days and roughly 13.9 hours of daylight. Longer days and drier spells make it a good start to the Aran Islands and Connemara season.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 13°C (55°F) / 5°C (41°F)
- Rainy days
- About 13
- Daylight
- About 13.9 hours
- Sea temperature
- 10°C (50°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in April
April is the 7th-warmest month in Galway: days average 13°C (55°F) against a yearly average high of 14°C (57°F), and nights fall to about 5°C (41°F). Rain falls on roughly 13 of its 30 days. Compared with March (11°C (52°F)), April is warmer; by May highs climb to around 15°C (59°F).
- Sunrise (15 April)
- About 06:37
- Sunset (15 April)
- About 20:36
- Daylight
- About 13.9 hours
- Sea
- 10°C (50°F)
Spring (March–May). St Patrick's Day, lengthening days and wildflowers on the Burren; May is often one of the sunniest months.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, April rates 3 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in July). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in April
- Cúirt International Festival of Literature (usually April)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in April
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Religious site · Woodquay
Galway Cathedral
Dedicated in 1965, the domed limestone cathedral beside the Salmon Weir Bridge is often described as one of the last great stone cathedrals built in Europe.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Architecture
- History
- Rainy day
Aquarium · Salthill
Galway Atlantaquarium
Combine it with the playground and promenade nearby for a full rainy-morning plan with kids.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Rainy day
- Nature
Experience · Latin Quarter
Traditional music sessions
Galway is one of the best places in Ireland to hear informal trad sessions, with fiddles, flutes, bodhráns and uilleann pipes.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Iconic
- After dark
- Couples
- Rainy day
Street · Latin Quarter
Latin Quarter and Shop Street
Walk it twice: once in the morning to see the buildings, and again in the evening when buskers and pubs come alive.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- After dark
- Shopping
- Food
What to pack
For highs near 13°C, lows near 5°C and 13 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is April a good time to visit Galway?
A shoulder-season month, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, May–June and September are better overall. Compare every month.
Galway in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is April a good time to visit Galway?
It is a shoulder-season month. Longer days and drier spells make it a good start to the Aran Islands and Connemara season.
+How warm is Galway in April?
Average highs are around 13°C (55°F) and lows around 5°C (41°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Galway in April?
Expect rain on about 13 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.