Derry weather in September (Donegal County, Ireland)

What should you pack for a trip to Derry in September? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

In September, Derry tends to experience moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 17°C. At night, they generally drop to 10°C.

Precipitation

Derry in September usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 88 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 21 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 118 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. May, July, August, September and October typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Derry, monthly averages in September

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 70%  

Precipitation 88 mm  

Rainy days 21 days  

Sunshine 118 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Ireland in September

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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?

For visitors traveling to Derry, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

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

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Derry.

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