Malin Head Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Temperatures in Malin Head experience a moderate degree of variance through the seasons.
Days can be mild, while the cooler months tend
to be cold.
It also experiences much rainfall throughout the year.
Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
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 in August. In February, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 9°C.
At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around 5°C during this month.Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Malin Head has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1327 mm of rainfall per year. Malin Head experiences moderate seasonal variation in rainfall, with monthly averages ranging from 143 mm in December, the wettest month, and 78 mm in May, the driest month.
The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
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.
Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
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
Forecast for Malin Head
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The best time of year to visit Malin Head in Ireland
Other facts from our historical weather data:August has an average maximum temperature of 17°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 9°C.
December tops the wettest month list with 143 mm of rainfall.
May is the driest month with 78 mm of precipitation.
May is the sunniest month with an average of 203 hours of sunshine.
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