Bunratty Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

Monthly Temperature in Bunratty

The climate in Bunratty experiences moderate temperature changes, with mild shifts between seasons. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 20°C (68°F) in July, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 10°C (50°F) during cooler months like February.

At night, you can expect temperatures ranging from 12°C (54°F) in July to around 3°C (37°F) during February.

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Temperature ranges by month

Rainfall in Bunratty

Bunratty is known for its substantial rainfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1122 mm (44 in). Year-round, Bunratty has a balanced climate with minimal variation in precipitation. The difference between the wettest month, December, with 110 mm (4.3 in), and the driest month, May, with 83 mm (3.3 in), is minimal. For more details, please visit our Bunratty Precipitation page.

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Sunshine Hours in Bunratty

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Bunratty. 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

Humidity in Bunratty by Month

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Bunratty.

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