Clonakilty Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

Temperatures in Clonakilty, County Cork, Ireland, shift moderately through the seasons. The warmest month is August at 19°C (66°F), and the coolest is February at 10°C (50°F).

Rainfall is high, totalling around 1191 mm (47 in) per year. December is the wettest month and May the driest. Sunshine peaks in May, when the city sees around 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Monthly Temperature in Clonakilty

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

Rainfall in Clonakilty

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

Sunshine Hours in Clonakilty

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

Data from: Cork, Ireland (36 KM, 22 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Cork, Ireland (36 KM, 22 Miles).

Daily percentage of sunshine

Data from: Cork, Ireland (36 KM, 22 Miles).

Humidity in Clonakilty by Month

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

Data from: Cork, Ireland (36 KM, 22 Miles).

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Best Time to Visit Clonakilty

Clonakilty's weather is most enjoyable during June, July, August and September, with comfortable temperatures from 17°C (62°F) to 19°C (65°F). The moderate conditions ensure pleasant weather for exploring the area. Expect varied weather during this period with rainfall between 82 mm (3.2 in) and 91 mm (3.6 in), providing a good balance of sunny and rainy days.

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