Sligo, Ireland - Weather and Climate
Temperatures in Sligo, Sligo County, Ireland, experience a moderate degree of variance through the seasons.
Days can be pleasant, while the cooler months tend
to be cold.
It also has a notably wet climate with much precipitation.
Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
The weather in Sligo changes moderately throughout the year, offering enough variation to appreciate each season. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 19°C in July, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 9°C during cooler months like February.
At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around 3°C during these months.Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Sligo has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1349 mm of rainfall per year. Year-round, Sligo has a balanced climate with minimal variation in precipitation. The difference between the wettest month, December, with 124 mm, and the driest month, April, with 95 mm, is minimal.
The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Sligo. While May receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 5.2 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.2 hours of sunlight per day.
Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average monthly humidity
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
Forecast for Sligo
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The best time of year to visit Sligo in Ireland
Other facts from our historical weather data:July has an average maximum temperature of 19°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 9°C.
December tops the wettest month list with 124 mm of rainfall.
April is the driest month with 95 mm of precipitation.
May is the sunniest month with an average of 157 hours of sunshine.
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