Ballyliffin Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

The climate in Ballyliffin experiences moderate temperature changes, with mild shifts between seasons. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a moderate 18°C (64°F) in August, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 9°C (48°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

Ballyliffin experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 1237 mm (49 in) of precipitation annually. Year-round, Ballyliffin 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 79 mm (3.1 in), is minimal. For more details, please visit our Ballyliffin 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 Ballyliffin. While May receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 6.8 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce 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 Ballyliffin.

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