Donegal weather in October (Donegal County, Ireland)

How does the weather in Donegal usually fare in October? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

During October, Donegal usually has moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 14°C. But by evening, they drop to around 7°C.

Precipitation

Donegal in October usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 122 mm for the month. You can typically expect 23 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

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

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Donegal, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 14°C  

Chance of Rain 78%  

Precipitation 122 mm  

Rainy days 23 days  

Sunshine 103 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

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

Where to go in Ireland in October

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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

5/10

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 Donegal.

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