Weather in October in Ireland
Planning a getaway to Ireland this October and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Ireland in October?
October in Ireland generally has mild temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.
Temperatures
You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 15°C and nighttime temperatures around 9°C in Dublin. To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Ireland in October, check out the map below.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Ireland, check out the map below.
Precipitation
In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Ashbourne with an average of 76 mm to heavy rainfall in Kincasslagh with 179 mm.Average sunshine
The city Dublin usually sees around 97 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Ireland climate page.
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in October for the 5 most popular destinations in Ireland?
Dublin
In October Dublin generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Killarney
In October Killarney generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Galway
In October Galway generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Kenmare
In October Kenmare generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Cork
In October Cork generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Ireland.
Is October the best time to visit Ireland?
In our opinion, October is a good time to visit Ireland with overall tolerable weather in Dublin. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
Generally speaking, July and August provide perfect weather in Dublin. The weather in January, February and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
Interested in more climate information?
We have much more information about the climate in Ireland.
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