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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.

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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

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.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Claremorris, Ireland (70 KM, 43 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Claremorris, Ireland (70 KM, 43 Miles).

Forecast for Sligo

Wednesday
18 Jun
Cloudy
Cloudy
15°C
0.4 mm
Thursday
19 Jun
Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
20°C
0 mm
Friday
20 Jun
Light rain showers
Light rain showers
22°C
1.8 mm

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The best time of year to visit Sligo in Ireland

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which is the warmest month in Sligo?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 19°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Sligo?
    The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 9°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Sligo?
    December tops the wettest month list with 124 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Sligo?
    April is the driest month with 95 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Sligo?
    May is the sunniest month with an average of 157 hours of sunshine.

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