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Skibbereen Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The weather in Skibbereen sees moderate temperature fluctuations over the course of a year. Temperatures can be pleasant at the high end to roughly cold at the low end. It also experiences much rainfall throughout the year. Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

In Skibbereen, seasonal changes bring about a moderate variation in temperatures. Average daytime temperatures reach a pleasant 19°C in July. In February, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 10°C.

At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around 5°C during this month.

Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Skibbereen experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 1129 mm of precipitation annually. Despite minor fluctuations, Skibbereen enjoys fairly consistent precipitation throughout the year. In December, you can expect around 121 mm of precipitation, while in May, Skibbereen receives about 77 mm.

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

Sunshine over the year

Skibbereen can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of May under a blue sky, with approximately 6.5 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 1.9 hours of sunlight per day.

Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Cork, Ireland (62 KM, 38 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Cork, Ireland (62 KM, 38 Miles).

Forecast for Skibbereen

Sunday
23 Feb
Rain showers
Rain showers
12°C
12 mm
Monday
24 Feb
Rain showers
Rain showers
10°C
5.5 mm
Tuesday
25 Feb
Fair
Fair
9°C
0.2 mm

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

The best time of year to visit Skibbereen in Ireland

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which is the warmest month in Skibbereen?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 19°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Skibbereen?
    The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 10°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Skibbereen?
    December tops the wettest month list with 121 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Skibbereen?
    May is the driest month with 77 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Skibbereen?
    May is the sunniest month with an average of 194 hours of sunshine.

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