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Monaghan Climate by Month

Monaghan 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. Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Average day and night temperature

The climate in Monaghan is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Average daytime temperatures reach a pleasant 20°C in July. In February, 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

Monaghan has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1021 mm of rain/snowfall per year. Despite minor fluctuations, Monaghan enjoys fairly consistent precipitation throughout the year. In August, you can expect around 98 mm of precipitation, while in March, Monaghan receives about 73 mm.

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

Sunshine over the year

Monaghan 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 (66 KM, 41 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Belfast, Ireland (66 KM, 41 Miles).

The best time of year to visit Monaghan in Ireland

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which is the warmest month in Monaghan?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 20°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Monaghan?
    The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 9°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Monaghan?
    August tops the wettest month list with 98 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Monaghan?
    March is the driest month with 73 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Monaghan?
    May is the sunniest month with an average of 184 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Monaghan

    Thu   Dec 12
    5°C | 1°C
    NE 7 km/h
    broken clouds and no rain

    broken clouds and no rain

    Fri   Dec 13
    4°C | 0°C
    SW 7 km/h
    partly cloudy and no rain

    partly cloudy and no rain

    Sat   Dec 14
    9°C | 1°C
    SW 14 km/h
    0.2 mm
    broken clouds and small chance of slight rain

    broken clouds and small chance of slight rain