Greencastle weather in October (Donegal County, Ireland)

What's the typical weather in Greencastle for October? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

In October, Greencastle typically experiences moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 14°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 10°C.

Precipitation

Greencastle in October usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 142 mm for the month. Typically around 22 days days of rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

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

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, October is one of the better months to visit Greencastle. April, May, June, July, August, September and October 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 Greencastle climate page with graphs.

 

Greencastle, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 14°C  

Chance of Rain 75%  

Precipitation 142 mm  

Rainy days 22 days  

Sunshine 103 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Derry, Ireland (31 KM, 19 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

5/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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