Buncrana weather in October (Donegal County, Ireland)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Buncrana during October? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In October, Buncrana tends to experience moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 14°C. But by evening, they drop to around 8°C.

Precipitation

Buncrana in October usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 104 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 23 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 103 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

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

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

 

Buncrana, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 14°C  

Chance of Rain 76%  

Precipitation 104 mm  

Rainy days 23 days  

Sunshine 103 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Derry, Ireland (18 KM, 11 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

5/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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