Sligo Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

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 (66°F) in July, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 9°C (48°F) during cooler months like February.

At night, you can expect temperatures ranging from 12°C (54°F) in July to around 3°C (37°F) during February.

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Temperature ranges by month

Sligo has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1349 mm (53 in) 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 (4.9 in), and the driest month, April, with 95 mm (3.7 in), is minimal. For more details, please visit our Sligo Precipitation page.

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

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.

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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