Letterkenny weather in October (Donegal County, Ireland)

Is Letterkenny a good destination in October, weather-wise? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

In October, Letterkenny tends to experience moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 14°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 8°C.

Precipitation

Letterkenny in October usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 111 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 23 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 103 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

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

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

 

Letterkenny, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 14°C  

Chance of Rain 78%  

Precipitation 111 mm  

Rainy days 23 days  

Sunshine 103 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Derry, Ireland (27 KM, 17 Miles).

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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

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Letterkenny.

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