Climate Insights for Connemara Regional Airport

County Galway, Connacht, Ireland

Hottest
July
18°C peak
Coldest
January
5°C low
Wettest
October
148mm rain
Best to Visit
July
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Connemara Regional Airport is temperate. The average annual temperature is 11°C and approximately 1346mm of precipitation falls per year. Connemara Regional Airport receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Connemara Regional Airport is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, March, February, when temperatures can drop to 5°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Temperature

0° 5° 10° 15° 20° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 9° Average: 7° Min: 5° Feb Max: 9° Average: 7° Min: 5° Mar Max: 10° Average: 7° Min: 5° Apr Max: 12° Average: 9° Min: 6° May Max: 16° Average: 12° Min: 9° Jun Max: 17° Average: 14° Min: 11° Jul Max: 18° Average: 15° Min: 13° Aug Max: 18° Average: 15° Min: 13° Sep Max: 16° Average: 14° Min: 11° Oct Max: 13° Average: 11° Min: 9° Nov Max: 11° Average: 9° Min: 7° Dec Max: 9° Average: 8° Min: 6°
Max
Average
Min

Connemara Regional Airport sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 5°C to 18°C. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 18°C with a mean of 15°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 5°C and an average of 7°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm 125mm 150mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 112mm Snow: 3mm Feb Precipitation: 132mm Snow: 2mm Mar Precipitation: 109mm Snow: 4mm Apr Precipitation: 71mm Snow: 0mm May Precipitation: 68mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 89mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 97mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 127mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 113mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 148mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 136mm Snow: 2mm Dec Precipitation: 144mm Snow: 2mm
Precipitation
Snow

Connemara Regional Airport is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1346mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 112mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 148mm of rainfall. December and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 68mm. That's 80mm less than October, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 13cm annually. March is the snowiest month with approximately 4cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h 25km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 21km/h Feb Wind Speed: 25km/h Mar Wind Speed: 20km/h Apr Wind Speed: 18km/h May Wind Speed: 17km/h Jun Wind Speed: 18km/h Jul Wind Speed: 17km/h Aug Wind Speed: 19km/h Sep Wind Speed: 19km/h Oct Wind Speed: 21km/h Nov Wind Speed: 20km/h Dec Wind Speed: 23km/h
Wind Speed

Connemara Regional Airport is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 20km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 25km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 17km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 8km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 23km/h in winter, 18km/h in spring, 18km/h in summer, 20km/h in autumn.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

87 days until Winter

It is currently autumn in Connemara Regional Airport, which began on September 23, 2026. Connemara Regional Airport is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in July at around 18°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 5°C. Winter is next, beginning on December 21, 2026 (87 days from now).

Spring

Temperatures range from 5 to 16°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 248mm for the season, averaging 83mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 18km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 11 to 18°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 313mm across the season with a monthly average of 104mm. Winds are moderate at around 18km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 7 to 16°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 397mm across the season with a monthly average of 132mm. Winds are moderate at around 20km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 5 to 9°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 388mm across the season with a monthly average of 129mm. Expect around 7cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are moderate at around 23km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 7°
Feb 7°
Mar 7°
Apr 9°
May 12°
Jun 14°
Jul 15°
Aug 15°
Sep 14°
Oct 11°
Nov 9°
Dec 8°

The best time to visit Connemara Regional Airport is during July, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 15°C with modest rainfall averaging 97mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 5°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Connemara Regional Airport based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
5 °C
9 °C
21 km/h
112 mm
3 cm
Feb
5 °C
9 °C
25 km/h
132 mm
2 cm
Mar
5 °C
10 °C
20 km/h
109 mm
4 cm
Apr
6 °C
12 °C
18 km/h
71 mm
0 cm
May
9 °C
16 °C
17 km/h
68 mm
0 cm
Jun
11 °C
17 °C
18 km/h
89 mm
0 cm
Jul
13 °C
18 °C
17 km/h
97 mm
0 cm
Aug
13 °C
18 °C
19 km/h
127 mm
0 cm
Sep Current
11 °C
16 °C
19 km/h
113 mm
0 cm
Oct
9 °C
13 °C
21 km/h
148 mm
0 cm
Nov
7 °C
11 °C
20 km/h
136 mm
2 cm
Dec
6 °C
9 °C
23 km/h
144 mm
2 cm
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