Clifden weather in October (Galway County, Ireland)

Is October a good time to explore Clifden weather-wise? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

During October, Clifden usually has moderate temperatures and high rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 14°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 9°C.

Precipitation

Clifden in October usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 144 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 24 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 74 hours of sunshine, perfect for those who enjoy cooler temperatures.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures May, June, July and August generally stand out with 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 Clifden climate page with graphs.

 

Clifden, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 14°C  

Chance of Rain 78%  

Precipitation 144 mm  

Rainy days 24 days  

Humidity 86% *  

Sunshine 74 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 24% *  

* Data from: Claremorris, Ireland (72 KM, 45 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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Clifden.

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