Bantry Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

The climate in Bantry experiences moderate temperature changes, with mild shifts between seasons. Average daytime temperatures reach a pleasant 19°C (66°F) in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 10°C (50°F).

At night, temperatures range from around 12°C (54°F) in July to 4°C (39°F) in January.

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Temperature ranges by month

Bantry experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 1278 mm (50 in) of precipitation annually. Despite minor fluctuations, Bantry enjoys fairly consistent precipitation throughout the year. In December, you can expect around 132 mm (5.2 in) of precipitation, while in June, Bantry receives about 93 mm (3.7 in). For more details, please visit our Bantry Precipitation page.

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Bantry can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of May under a blue sky, with approximately 6.0 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 1.3 hours of sunlight per day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Daily percentage of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Bantry.

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