Kinsale weather in October (County Cork, Ireland)

How is the weather in Kinsale 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, Kinsale generally has moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 15°C, while nights can cool down to about 11°C.

Kinsale in October usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 111 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 19 days of the month will see rainfall.

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 92 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

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

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

 

Kinsale, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Water Temperature 14°C *  

Chance of Rain 64%  

Precipitation 111 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 80% *  

Windspeed 18 km/h *  

Sunshine 92 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 28% *  

* Data from: Cork, Ireland (16 KM, 10 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 Kinsale 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. With a water temperature of around 14°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in October.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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