Oughterard Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

In Oughterard, seasonal changes bring about a moderate variation in temperatures. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 19°C (66°F) in July to a chilly 9°C (48°F) in the coolest month, January.

Nights vary from 12°C (54°F) in July to around 3°C (37°F) during the colder months.

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Temperature ranges by month

Oughterard has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1293 mm (51 in) of rainfall annually. Precipitation levels in Oughterard remain relatively steady throughout the year. December has the most rain, with 123 mm (4.8 in) over 23 days. In the driest month March, this drops slightly to 94 mm (3.7 in), making the city's climate fairly predictable. For more details, please visit our Oughterard Precipitation page.

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

For those who appreciate different seasons, Oughterard serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in May with an average of 5.2 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 1.2 hours of daily sunlight.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Daily percentage of sunshine

The city experiences its highest humidity in January, reaching 90%. In May, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 73%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year