Castletownbere Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Temperatures in Castletownbere experience a moderate degree of variance through the seasons.
Days can be pleasant, while the cooler months tend
to be cold.
It also experiences much rainfall throughout the year.
Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
The weather in Castletownbere changes moderately throughout the year, offering enough variation to appreciate each season. Average daytime temperatures reach a pleasant 18°C in August. In February, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 10°C.
At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around 5°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Castletownbere has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1523 mm of rainfall per year. Castletownbere experiences moderate seasonal variation in rainfall, with monthly averages ranging from 171 mm in December, the wettest month, and 97 mm in May, the driest month.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Castletownbere 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. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Castletownbere.
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
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Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Castletownbere in Ireland
Other facts from our historical weather data:Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in January, October, November and December.
August has an average maximum temperature of 18°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 10°C.
December tops the wettest month list with 171 mm of rainfall.
May is the driest month with 97 mm of precipitation.
May is the sunniest month with an average of 180 hours of sunshine.
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