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Ballybofey Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The temperature in Ballybofey varies moderately throughout the year. The temperatures shift from pleasant to cold. It is also known for its large amounts of rain/snowfall. Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

In Ballybofey, seasonal changes bring about a moderate variation in temperatures. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 19°C in July to a chilly 8°C in the coolest month, February.

Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around 3°C during the colder months.

Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Ballybofey has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1290 mm of rain/snowfall annually. Precipitation levels in Ballybofey remain relatively steady throughout the year. December has the most rain, with 121 mm over 23 days. In April, this drops slightly to 90 mm, making the city's climate fairly predictable.

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

Sunshine over the year

For those who appreciate different seasons, Ballybofey serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in May with an average of 6.8 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 1.3 hours of daily sunlight.

Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Derry, Ireland (37 KM, 23 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Derry, Ireland (37 KM, 23 Miles).

Forecast for Ballybofey

Thursday
20 Feb
Rain showers
Rain showers
11°C
5.8 mm
Friday
21 Feb
Rain showers
Rain showers
11°C
7.8 mm
Saturday
22 Feb
Fair
Fair
9°C
0.7 mm

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

The best time of year to visit Ballybofey in Ireland

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which is the warmest month in Ballybofey?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 19°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Ballybofey?
    The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 8°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Ballybofey?
    December tops the wettest month list with 121 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Ballybofey?
    April is the driest month with 90 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Ballybofey?
    May is the sunniest month with an average of 203 hours of sunshine.

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