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Galway in June
What June is really like in Galway: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Gerd Eichmann, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
June is one of the best months to visit Galway. Expect average highs of 18°C (64°F), lows of 10°C (50°F), about 12 rainy days and roughly 17 hours of daylight. Long days with light until nearly 11pm; good conditions for islands and coast drives.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 18°C (64°F) / 10°C (50°F)
- Rainy days
- About 12
- Daylight
- About 17 hours
- Sea temperature
- 13°C (55°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in June
June is the 3rd-warmest month in Galway: days average 18°C (64°F) against a yearly average high of 14°C (57°F), and nights fall to about 10°C (50°F). Rain falls on roughly 12 of its 30 days. Compared with May (15°C (59°F)), June is warmer; by July highs stay near 19°C (66°F).
- Sunrise (15 June)
- About 05:08
- Sunset (15 June)
- About 22:05
- Daylight
- About 17 hours
- Sea
- 13°C (55°F)
Summer (June–August). Long evenings and the festival season, with the Arts Festival and Galway Races in late July bringing peak crowds and prices.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, June rates 4 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in July). Book accommodation early: June is one of the pricier months.
Events in June
June has no major recurring festival in Galway, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in June
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Historic site · Latin Quarter
Hall of the Red Earl
On Druid Lane, the excavated foundations of a 13th-century hall built by the de Burgo family, the Anglo-Norman founders of Galway, are displayed under a glass-fronted building with finds from the dig.
- Time needed
- 20 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Off the beaten path
Waterfront · Woodquay
Salmon Weir Bridge and the River Corrib
Follow the riverside paths along the canals and the Corrib towards the university for a quiet walk away from the crowds.
- Time needed
- 30–60 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Nature
- Outdoors
- Off the beaten path
Architecture · Newcastle
University of Galway Quadrangle
The university's Tudor Gothic Quadrangle of 1849, modelled on Christ Church, Oxford, is a quiet limestone courtyard with a central lawn and clock tower.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Architecture
- History
Museum · Latin Quarter
Galway City Museum
Head to the top floor for the view over the Spanish Arch and Galway Bay.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Rainy day
- Kids
What to pack
For highs near 18°C, lows near 10°C and 12 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is June a good time to visit Galway?
It is one of the best months to visit Galway. Long days with light until nearly 11pm; good conditions for islands and coast drives.
+How warm is Galway in June?
Average highs are around 18°C (64°F) and lows around 10°C (50°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Galway in June?
Expect rain on about 12 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.