Galway events & things to do in November 2026
Start with Traditional Music Pubs, Galway Cathedral, plus St Nicholas Collegiate Church. November in Galway averages 11°C / 51°F highs, 6°C / 42°F nights, and about 20 rainy days.
Expect 11°C/51°F days and about 20 rainy ones in November. Start with these:
- Traditional Music Pubs★ 4.7 · 2.6k reviewsNightly music around the Latin Quarter and West End, with the best sessions requiring patience and respectful listening.
- Galway Cathedral★ 4.6 · 6.3k reviewsLarge mid-20th-century cathedral with dome, stone interior, and riverside approach.
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By TripSapien Research · Updated June 3, 2026
Galway in November 2026
Weather
TempTemperature
51°F / 42°F
10.6°C / 5.7°C
RainPrecipitation
20d
4in · 101.4mm
LightDaylight
9.5h
Sea
50.5°F
10.3°C
Dark, wet, and local-feeling, best for music sessions and low-crowd weekends.
Events & festivals
Event calendar- Nov 5 – Nov 15
Galway International Arts Festival - November Edition
A special autumn edition of the renowned Galway International Arts Festival featuring theatre, music, visual arts, and street performances across the city.
Planning lead · dates set closer in · Source: festival research
- Nov 6
- Nov 10 – Nov 14
Galway Film Fleadh - November Screenings
A curated selection of Irish and international films screened in Galway, part of the annual Galway Film Fleadh's autumn program.
Planning lead · dates set closer in · Source: festival research
Show all 16 events for November
- Nov 10
- Nov 11
- Nov 13
- Nov 14
- Nov 16
- Nov 20 – Nov 22
Galway Jazz Festival 2026
A three-day celebration of jazz music with performances by local and international artists in various venues around Galway city.
Planning lead · dates set closer in · Source: festival research
- Nov 20
- Nov 26
- Nov 27 – Nov 29
Galway Christmas Market Opening Weekend
The official opening weekend of Galway's festive Christmas Market featuring crafts, food stalls, and live entertainment in Eyre Square.
Planning lead · dates set closer in · Source: festival research
- Nov 27
- Nov 27
- Nov 28
- Nov 28
About Galway
City overview
Galway is Ireland's Atlantic city of Latin Quarter streets, trad-music pubs, university energy, harbor walks, festivals, and day trips into Connemara, the Aran Islands, and the Cliffs of Moher. Weather changes quickly in every month, so the best pages need rain-aware plans, festival timing, and realistic day-trip buffers.
Food & drink
Galway is strong on seafood, oysters, pub food, bakeries, modern Irish restaurants, and late-night casual eating around Quay Street and the West End. Autumn brings oyster demand, while summer festival periods make small central dining rooms fill quickly.
Top sights
Ranked for November suitability using weather, setting, ratings, and review volume.
- 1St Nicholas Collegiate Church
- 2Eyre Square
- 3Salthill Promenade
- 4Latin Quarter & Quay Street
- 5Galway Arts Festival Venues
- 6Spanish Arch & Galway City Museum
1St Nicholas Collegiate Church
4.6★ · 716indoorOpen dailyMedieval church in the old core, tied to the city's merchant history and market streets.
2Eyre Square
mixedCentral square by the rail and bus stations, a practical meeting point and gateway into Shop Street.
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3Salthill Promenade
4.8★ · 752outdoorOpen dailySeaside promenade west of the center, with Galway Bay views and classic Atlantic weather drama.
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- 4Latin Quarter & Quay Street
- 5Galway Arts Festival Venues
- 6Spanish Arch & Galway City Museum
Neighborhoods
1Latin Quarter
Tourist core for pubs, music, restaurants, shops, and late-night energy.
2West End
Restaurants, bars, music pubs, and a more local evening scene across the Corrib.
3Salthill
Seafront promenade, hotels, cafes, swimming spots, and Galway Bay views.
Day trips
80km / 1.5h by car or tour
Connemara & Kylemore Abbey
Atlantic bog, mountains, lakes, abbey grounds, and one of the classic west-Ireland landscapes.
Ferry day trip from Rossaveel or Doolin
Aran Islands
Island forts, stone walls, bikes, cliffs, and weather-dependent ferry schedules.
75km / 1.5h by car
Cliffs of Moher
Famous Atlantic cliffs, best paired with Burren landscapes and a flexible weather window.
Getting around
Central Galway is walkable, with rail and bus arrivals beside Eyre Square. Use buses, tours, ferries, or a car for Connemara, the Aran Islands, and the Cliffs of Moher; leave slack for wind, rain, and ferry or road delays.
Planning a Galway trip?
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Common questions about Galway in November
- What to pack for Galway in November
Pack for November's weather, not a generic Galway checklist.
- Layerable daytime clothes for average highs around 11°C / 51°F.
- A heavier evening layer because nights average 6°C / 42°F.
- Compact rain gear and shoes that handle wet pavement across about 20 rainy days.
- How many days do you need in Galway
- 3 days covers the main Galway highlights at a realistic pace. Add 3 extra days if you want the listed day trips.
- Is Galway worth visiting in November
- Yes. November in Galway averages 11°C / 51°F highs, 6°C / 42°F nights, and about 20 rainy days.
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