Climate Insights for Gort

County Galway, Connacht, Ireland

Hottest
July
18°C peak
Coldest
January
4°C low
Wettest
December
133mm rain
Best to Visit
July
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Gort is temperate. The average annual temperature is 10°C and approximately 1190mm of precipitation falls per year. Gort receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Gort 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, February, March, when temperatures can drop to 4°C. Light snow can occur between January and November.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 8° Average: 6° Min: 4° Feb Max: 9° Average: 7° Min: 4° Mar Max: 10° Average: 7° Min: 4° Apr Max: 13° Average: 9° Min: 5° May Max: 15° Average: 12° Min: 8° Jun Max: 17° Average: 14° Min: 11° Jul Max: 18° Average: 15° Min: 12° Aug Max: 18° Average: 15° Min: 12° Sep Max: 16° Average: 13° Min: 11° Oct Max: 14° Average: 11° Min: 8° Nov Max: 10° Average: 8° Min: 6° Dec Max: 9° Average: 7° Min: 5°
Max
Average
Min

Gort sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 4°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 4°C and an average of 6°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°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: 103mm Snow: 1mm Feb Precipitation: 111mm Snow: 2mm Mar Precipitation: 109mm Snow: 3mm Apr Precipitation: 63mm Snow: 0mm May Precipitation: 67mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 76mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 86mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 114mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 100mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 112mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 115mm Snow: 1mm Dec Precipitation: 133mm Snow: 1mm
Precipitation
Snow

Gort is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1190mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 99mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 133mm of rainfall. November and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 63mm. That's 70mm less than December, 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 November, totalling around 8cm annually. March is the snowiest month with approximately 3cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h 25km/h 30km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 24km/h Feb Wind Speed: 27km/h Mar Wind Speed: 24km/h Apr Wind Speed: 20km/h May Wind Speed: 20km/h Jun Wind Speed: 20km/h Jul Wind Speed: 19km/h Aug Wind Speed: 21km/h Sep Wind Speed: 21km/h Oct Wind Speed: 22km/h Nov Wind Speed: 23km/h Dec Wind Speed: 25km/h
Wind Speed

Gort is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 22km/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 27km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 19km/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 26km/h in winter, 21km/h in spring, 20km/h in summer, 22km/h in autumn.

Seasons

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

89 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Gort, which began on March 20, 2026. Gort 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 4°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 4 to 15°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 239mm for the season, averaging 80mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 21km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 11 to 18°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 276mm for the season, averaging 92mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 20km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 6 to 16°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 327mm across the season with a monthly average of 109mm. Winds are moderate at around 22km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 4 to 9°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 347mm across the season with a monthly average of 116mm. Winds are strong, averaging 26km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May 12°
Jun 14°
Jul 15°
Aug 15°
Sep 13°
Oct 11°
Nov
Dec

The best time to visit Gort is during July, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 15°C with modest rainfall averaging 86mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 4°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 Gort 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
4 °C
8 °C
24 km/h
103 mm
1 cm
Feb
4 °C
9 °C
27 km/h
111 mm
2 cm
Mar Current
4 °C
10 °C
24 km/h
109 mm
3 cm
Apr
5 °C
13 °C
20 km/h
63 mm
0 cm
May
8 °C
15 °C
20 km/h
67 mm
0 cm
Jun
11 °C
17 °C
20 km/h
76 mm
0 cm
Jul
12 °C
18 °C
19 km/h
86 mm
0 cm
Aug
12 °C
18 °C
21 km/h
114 mm
0 cm
Sep
11 °C
16 °C
21 km/h
100 mm
0 cm
Oct
8 °C
14 °C
22 km/h
112 mm
0 cm
Nov
6 °C
10 °C
23 km/h
115 mm
1 cm
Dec
5 °C
9 °C
25 km/h
133 mm
1 cm
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