Derry weather in October (Donegal County, Ireland)

How is the weather in Derry in October? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In October, Derry typically experiences moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 14°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 8°C.

Derry in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 97 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 23 days.

The area enjoys a balanced 103 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

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

Find out more about the weather in Ireland in October and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Precipitation

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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 Derry in October?

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 in October.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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