What is the current water temperature in Galway?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Galway?

As of now, in Galway, the water temperature is 16.98°C. Swimming in water of this temperature is generally concidered to be cool, and most people won't really enjoy it.

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Water temperature in Galway

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Galway. The trend over the last two weeks, daily averages, and precise forecast of the water temperature changes. Gain a deeper understanding of seasonal dynamics with monthly statistical analyses covering recent years.

62.6

°F

July 25, 04:20

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

62.6°F

Tomorrow:

62.7°F

Sunrise:

05:41

Sunset:

21:44

Day Length:

16 h. 3 min.

Galway in August

Minimum:

46.2°F

Average:

47.2°F

Maximum:

48.3°F

Sea water temperature in Galway today

As of now, in Galway, the water temperature is 62.6°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is generally concidered to be cool, and most people won't really enjoy it. Today's reading is 1.1°F higher than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. The sea temperature remains approximately unchanged from yesterday. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to rise a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is considerably lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling trend. It also falls within the range of the average temperature recorded for this date, suggesting a consistent weather trend. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 67.0°F on 2021, while the historical minimum was 58.5°F on 2015.

latest data

last year

The water temperature over the last two weeks displayed soome variability. While the two week average stayed close to the historical average, there were some days when the temperature was close to the maximum recorded over the past years. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 62.8°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Galway

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jul 11	63.0°F	60.2°F	61.1°F
Jul 12	64.5°F	60.4°F	61.5°F
Jul 13	65.9°F	60.5°F	61.6°F
Jul 14	65.4°F	60.4°F	61.6°F
Jul 15	64.9°F	60.7°F	61.6°F
Jul 16	64.5°F	60.7°F	61.6°F
Jul 17	64.1°F	60.8°F	61.6°F
Jul 18	63.9°F	60.9°F	61.9°F
Jul 19	63.6°F	61.9°F	62.2°F
Jul 20	63.2°F	62.1°F	62.2°F
Jul 21	62.9°F	61.7°F	62.0°F
Jul 22	62.9°F	61.3°F	61.7°F
Jul 23	62.6°F	61.0°F	61.7°F
Jul 24	62.6°F	60.6°F	61.6°F
Jul 25	62.6°F	60.2°F	61.5°F
Jul 26	62.7°F	61.0°F	61.7°F
Jul 27	62.5°F	61.2°F	61.5°F
Jul 28	62.8°F	62.3°F	61.7°F
Jul 29	62.7°F	61.9°F	61.7°F
Jul 30	62.8°F	61.5°F	61.7°F
Jul 31	62.9°F	61.9°F	61.8°F
Aug 1	62.9°F	61.8°F	61.8°F

* actual - actual temperature values

** forecast - projected values for the next week

Real-time coastal temperatures could deviate by several degrees from the provided readings. These deviations often become evident following intense rainfall or strong winds.

Our forecasting methodology leverages a mathematical model, that uses current water and weather conditions, historical records, wind intensity and direction.

Sea water temperature in Galway by month

In an average year, Galway offers no days when the water temperature is warm enough to swim comfortably.

The warmest water in Galway was recorded on September 11, 2023, reaching a 68.3°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on March 5, 2020, dipping to 43.4°F. The average readings by season are 47.3°F in Winter, 50.0°F in Spring, 60.4°F in Summer, and 56.2°F in Autumn.