Ballycotton weather in October (County Cork, Ireland)

Is October a good time to explore Ballycotton weather-wise? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

The typical weather for October in Ballycotton includes moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Expect temperatures to climb to 15°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 11°C.

Precipitation

Ballycotton in October usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 117 mm for the month. Expect frequent showers this month, so make sure to have an umbrella to keep yourself dry. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 19 days of rain.

Average sunshine

With limited sunshine this month, there are about 92 hours of sun. It's ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Ballycotton, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Chance of Rain 62%  

Precipitation 117 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 80% *  

Sunshine 92 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 28% *  

* Data from: Cork, Ireland (33 KM, 20 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

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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