Ireland weather in October
Planning a journey to Ireland this October and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Ireland in October?
October in Ireland generally has moderate temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.
You can expect moderate maximum daytime temperatures of around 15°C and nighttime temperatures around 9°C in Dublin.
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. Most areas see fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 97 hours of sunshine in Dublin. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer dimmer, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Ireland in October, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Ireland climate page.
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Average weather in 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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Average weather in 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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Average weather in 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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Average weather in 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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Average weather in 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 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.
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