Month guide · Galway · Ireland
Galway in September
What September 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
September is one of the best months to visit Galway. Expect average highs of 17°C (63°F), lows of 10°C (50°F), about 14 rainy days and roughly 12.6 hours of daylight. Crowds thin and the native oyster season begins; often settled early-autumn weather.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 17°C (63°F) / 10°C (50°F)
- Rainy days
- About 14
- Daylight
- About 12.6 hours
- Sea temperature
- 15°C (59°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in September
September is the 4th-warmest month in Galway: days average 17°C (63°F) against a yearly average high of 14°C (57°F), and nights fall to about 10°C (50°F). Rain falls on roughly 14 of its 30 days. Compared with August (19°C (66°F)), September is cooler; by October highs drop to around 14°C (57°F).
- Sunrise (15 September)
- About 07:10
- Sunset (15 September)
- About 19:53
- Daylight
- About 12.6 hours
- Sea
- 15°C (59°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, September 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 September
- Galway International Oyster and Seafood Festival (usually late September)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in September
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
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
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
What to pack
For highs near 17°C, lows near 10°C and 14 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 September a good time to visit Galway?
It is one of the best months to visit Galway. Crowds thin and the native oyster season begins; often settled early-autumn weather.
+How warm is Galway in September?
Average highs are around 17°C (63°F) and lows around 10°C (50°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Galway in September?
Expect rain on about 14 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.