Donegal weather in October (Donegal County, Ireland)

Planning a trip to Donegal in October? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In October, Donegal generally 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.

Donegal in October usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 122 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 23 days.

The area enjoys a balanced 103 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

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 TemperatureMin Temperature 7°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 14°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 78%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 122 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 23 days  
SunshineSunshine 103 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Derry, Ireland (63 KM, 39 Miles).

Where to go in Ireland in October

Find out more about the weather in Ireland in October 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 Donegal in October?

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 in October.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

Interested in more climate information?

Weather and Climate provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Donegal.

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