Dundalk weather in October (Louth County, Ireland)

How is the weather in Dundalk in October? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In October, Dundalk typically experiences moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 14°C, while nights can cool down to about 8°C.

Dundalk in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 85 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 18 days.

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 97 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures July generally stands out with the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Dundalk, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 14°C  

Chance of Rain 61%  

Precipitation 85 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 75% *  

Sunshine 97 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 31% *  

* Data from: Dublin, Ireland (64 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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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 Dundalk 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

4/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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