Malin Head Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

The weather in Malin Head changes moderately throughout the year, offering enough variation to appreciate each season. Average daytime temperatures reach a moderate 17°C (63°F) in August. In February, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 9°C (48°F).

At night, temperatures range from around 13°C (55°F) in August to 5°C (41°F) in February.

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Temperature ranges by month

Malin Head has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1327 mm (52 in) of rainfall per year. Malin Head experiences moderate seasonal variation in rainfall, with monthly averages ranging from 143 mm (5.6 in) in December, the wettest month, and 78 mm (3.1 in) in May, the driest month. For more details, please visit our Malin Head Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Malin Head can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of May under a blue sky, with approximately 6.8 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 1.1 hours of sunlight per day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Malin Head.

The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 81%. In April, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 76%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year