Clonakilty Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

In Clonakilty, 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 February.

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

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Temperature ranges by month

Clonakilty has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1191 mm (47 in) of rainfall per year. Year-round, Clonakilty has a balanced climate with minimal variation in precipitation. The difference between the wettest month, December, with 127 mm (5 in), and the driest month, May, with 80 mm (3.1 in), is minimal. For more details, please visit our Clonakilty 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 Clonakilty. While May receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 6.5 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.9 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 Clonakilty.

The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 85%. In April, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 71%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year