Ballycastle weather in October (Mayo, Ireland)

Interested in knowing the climate of Ballycastle in October? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

The month of October in Ballycastle typically includes moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 14°C. But by evening, they drop to around 10°C.

Precipitation

Ballycastle in October usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 145 mm for the month. Expect around 24 days of rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 90 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, May and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Ballycastle climate page with graphs.

 

Ballycastle, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 14°C  

Chance of Rain 78%  

Precipitation 145 mm  

Rainy days 24 days  

Humidity 80% *  

Sunshine 90 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 28% *  

Data from: Belmullet, Ireland (41 KM, 25 Miles).

Where to go in Ireland in October

Find out more about the weather in Ireland and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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