Month guide · Galway · Ireland
Galway in November
What November 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
November is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 11°C (52°F), lows of 5°C (41°F), about 17 rainy days and roughly 8.5 hours of daylight. Dark and damp, but the Christmas market usually opens in Eyre Square in mid-November.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 11°C (52°F) / 5°C (41°F)
- Rainy days
- About 17
- Daylight
- About 8.5 hours
- Sea temperature
- 12°C (54°F)
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in November
November is the 9th-warmest month in Galway: days average 11°C (52°F) against a yearly average high of 14°C (57°F), and nights fall to about 5°C (41°F). Rain falls on roughly 17 of its 30 days. Compared with October (14°C (57°F)), November is cooler; by December highs drop to around 9°C (48°F).
- Sunrise (15 November)
- About 08:02
- Sunset (15 November)
- About 16:41
- Daylight
- About 8.5 hours
- Sea
- 12°C (54°F)
Autumn (September–November). The oyster festival, quieter streets and good walking weather in September, turning stormy and dark by November.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, November rates 2 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in July). That makes November one of the better-value months to book.
Events in November
- Galway Christmas Market in Eyre Square (usually mid-November to December)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in November
With cold days, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
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Waterfront · Salthill
Salthill Promenade
Walk out from the Claddagh along the shore in the late afternoon and finish with a drink in Salthill.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Outdoors
- Views
- Kids
- Couples
Waterfront · Claddagh
The Claddagh and Nimmo's Pier
Galway's old fishing village across from the Spanish Arch gave its name to the Claddagh ring, with its hands, heart and crown.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Couples
- Photo spot
Architecture · Latin Quarter
Lynch's Castle
Walk round the corner to Market Street to see the Lynch Memorial Window and its legend of a mayor who hanged his own son.
- Time needed
- 20 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Architecture
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
What to pack
For highs near 11°C, lows near 5°C and 17 wet days: a warm coat, hat, gloves and thermal layers; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is November a good time to visit Galway?
A quieter month with trade-offs, 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 November a good time to visit Galway?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Dark and damp, but the Christmas market usually opens in Eyre Square in mid-November.
+How warm is Galway in November?
Average highs are around 11°C (52°F) and lows around 5°C (41°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Galway in November?
Expect rain on about 17 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.