Buncrana weather in September (Donegal County, Ireland)

Planning a trip to Buncrana in September? This guide provides all the details you need.

In September, Buncrana generally has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. September falls within the summer season. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 17°C. But by evening, they drop to around 11°C.

Buncrana in September usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 92 mm for the month. Typically around 21 days of rainfall is expected.

The city usually sees around 118 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, September is a prime time to visit Buncrana. 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 September

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 11°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 17°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 71%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 92 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 21 days  
SunshineSunshine 118 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Derry, Ireland (18 KM, 11 Miles).

Where to go in Ireland in September

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

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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 Buncrana in September?

For visitors traveling to Buncrana, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

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

Swimming
6/10
Cycling
6/10
Walking
6/10
Camping
8/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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