Donegal weather in July (Donegal County, Ireland)

How's the weather trend in Donegal as July approaches? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

In July, Donegal tends to experience pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. During July, the summer season is in full swing. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 19°C, cooling down at night to around 12°C. On average, it sees the highest temps of the year.

Precipitation

Donegal in July usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 119 mm for the month. Expect around 20 days of rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

With about 141 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Donegal, monthly averages in July

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 66%  

Precipitation 119 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Sunshine 141 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Derry, Ireland (63 KM, 39 Miles).

Where to go in Ireland in July

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?

For visitors traveling to Donegal, 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.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

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