Glengarriff weather in October (County Cork, Ireland)

Is October a good time to explore Glengarriff weather-wise? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

In October, Glengarriff usually has moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Expect temperatures to climb to 15°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 8°C.

Precipitation

Glengarriff in October usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 127 mm for the month. You can typically expect 22 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 82 hours of sunshine, perfect for those who enjoy cooler temperatures.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days June typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Glengarriff, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Chance of Rain 73%  

Precipitation 127 mm  

Rainy days 22 days  

Humidity 78% *  

Sunshine 82 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 27% *  

Data from: Valentia, Ireland (52 KM, 32 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 Glengarriff.

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