Derry weather in October (Donegal County, Ireland)

Curious about the climate in Derry this October? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

Typically, October in Derry includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 14°C. At night, it falls to around 8°C.

Precipitation

Derry in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 97 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 23 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 103 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, October is one of the better months to visit Derry. May, July, August, September and October typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Derry climate page with graphs.

 

Derry, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 14°C  

Chance of Rain 75%  

Precipitation 97 mm  

Rainy days 23 days  

Sunshine 103 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Ireland in October

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Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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