Ballybunion Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

In Ballybunion, seasonal changes bring about a moderate variation in temperatures. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 19°C (66°F) in August, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 10°C (50°F) during cooler months like January.

At night, you can expect temperatures ranging from 13°C (55°F) in August to around 5°C (41°F) during January.

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Temperature ranges by month

Ballybunion has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1202 mm (47 in) of rainfall per year. Year-round, Ballybunion has a balanced climate with minimal variation in precipitation. The difference between the wettest month, December, with 126 mm (5 in), and the driest month, May, with 82 mm (3.2 in), is minimal. For more details, please visit our Ballybunion Precipitation page.

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Ballybunion. While May receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 6.1 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.5 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 Ballybunion.

The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 83%. In April, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 64%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year