Clonakilty Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Temperatures in Clonakilty experience a moderate degree of variance through the seasons.
Days can be pleasant, while the cooler months tend
to be cold.
It also has a notably wet climate with much precipitation.
Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
In Clonakilty, seasonal changes bring about a moderate variation in temperatures. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 19°C in August, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 10°C during cooler months like February.
At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around 5°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Clonakilty has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1191 mm 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, and the driest month, May, with 80 mm, is minimal.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
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. 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 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
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Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Clonakilty in Ireland
Other facts from our historical weather data:August has an average maximum temperature of 19°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 127 mm of rainfall.
May is the driest month with 80 mm of precipitation.
May is the sunniest month with an average of 194 hours of sunshine.
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