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Cookstown Climate by Month

Cookstown experiences great temperature shifts. The city's weather can transition from pleasant days to cold weather. It also experiences much rain/snowfall throughout the year. Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.

Average day and night temperature

The climate in Cookstown is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Average daytime temperatures reach a pleasant 20°C in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 9°C. At night, expect cooler temperatures, averaging 3°C during this month.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Cookstown has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1004 mm of rain/snowfall per year. Despite minor fluctuations, Cookstown enjoys fairly consistent precipitation throughout the year. In August, you can expect around 94 mm of precipitation, while in March, Cookstown receives about 73 mm.

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

Sunshine over the year

Cookstown can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of May under a blue sky, with approximately 6.1 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 1.3 hours of sunlight per day.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Belfast, Ireland (33 KM, 20 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Belfast, Ireland (33 KM, 20 Miles).

The best time of year to visit Cookstown in the United Kingdom

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which is the warmest month in Cookstown?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 20°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Cookstown?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 9°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Cookstown?
    August tops the wettest month list with 94 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Cookstown?
    March is the driest month with 73 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Cookstown?
    May is the sunniest month with an average of 184 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Cookstown

    Sat   Dec 14
    10°C | 2°C
    W 22 km/h
    1.1 mm
    overcast and rain

    overcast and rain

    Sun   Dec 15
    12°C | 8°C
    W 32 km/h
    overcast and no rain

    overcast and no rain

    Mon   Dec 16
    11°C | 7°C
    SW 29 km/h
    broken clouds and no rain

    broken clouds and no rain