Allihies, Ireland - Weather and Climate
The weather in Allihies, County Cork, Ireland sees moderate temperature fluctuations over the course of a year.
Temperatures can be mild at the high end
to roughly cold at the low end.
It also has a relatively rainy climate with high levels of precipitation.
Let’s explore the climate details to provide you with a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
The climate in Allihies experiences moderate temperature changes, with mild shifts between seasons. On average, daytime temperatures range from a moderate 18°C in August to a chilly 11°C in February.
Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching 6°C in February.Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Allihies experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 1581 mm of precipitation annually. The amount of precipitation varies moderately throughout the year. The wettest month, December, sees around 180 mm of rainfall, perfect for those who enjoy a bit of rain now and then. The driest month, May, still receives a respectable 97 mm of rainfall.
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
In Allihies, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 6.0 hours in May. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 1.3 hours per average day.
Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Allihies.
The city experiences its highest humidity in July, reaching 80%. In April, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 72%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Forecast for Allihies
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The best time of year to visit Allihies in Ireland
Other facts from our historical weather data:Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in January, October, November and December.
August has an average maximum temperature of 18°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 11°C.
December tops the wettest month list with 180 mm of rainfall.
May is the driest month with 97 mm of precipitation.
May is the sunniest month with an average of 180 hours of sunshine.
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