Achill Island Weather in October

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Achill Island, Ireland in October.

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Keel Achill Sound Doogort Bunacurry

Planning a trip to Achill Island, Ireland this October? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Achill Island in October

Achill Island, Ireland is a region in Ireland. October in Achill Island generally has mild temperatures, with high precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 14°C (57°F) and nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) in Keel.

For specific regional insights in Achill Island, Ireland, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Doogort with an average of 136 mm (5.4 in) to high rainfall in Dooagh with 146 mm (5.7 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is more restricted in many locations in October. Keel sees roughly 90 hours of sunlight. Our weather planner can help you find destinations with more sunshine if needed.

Explore Achill Island by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Achill Island — and find the best time to visit. (based on Keel)

January10°C (50°F) February10°C (50°F) March11°C (52°F) April12°C (54°F) May14°C (57°F) This monthJune16°C (61°F) July17°C (63°F) August18°C (64°F) September17°C (63°F) October14°C (57°F) November12°C (54°F) December11°C (52°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Achill Island in October

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Achill Island.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Achill Island

What is the weather like in October for some of the most popular destinations in Achill Island, Ireland?

Temperature range in Achill Island (October)

Precipitation variation in Achill Island (October)

Keel

In October Keel generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
14°C (57°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
10°C (50°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
118 hours
90 hours
52 hours
Monthly rainfall
116 mm (4.6 in)
144 mm (5.7 in)
154 mm (6.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
24 days
24 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Keel →

Achill Sound

In October Achill Sound generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
14°C (57°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
10°C (50°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
118 hours
90 hours
52 hours
Monthly rainfall
116 mm (4.6 in)
142 mm (5.6 in)
153 mm (6 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
24 days
24 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Achill Sound →

Doogort

In October Doogort generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
14°C (57°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
10°C (50°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
118 hours
90 hours
52 hours
Monthly rainfall
111 mm (4.4 in)
136 mm (5.4 in)
145 mm (5.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
24 days
24 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Doogort →

Bunacurry

In October Bunacurry generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
14°C (57°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
10°C (50°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
118 hours
90 hours
52 hours
Monthly rainfall
112 mm (4.4 in)
137 mm (5.4 in)
147 mm (5.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
24 days
24 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Bunacurry →

Dooagh

In October Dooagh generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
14°C (57°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
10°C (50°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
118 hours
90 hours
52 hours
Monthly rainfall
118 mm (4.6 in)
146 mm (5.7 in)
157 mm (6.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
24 days
24 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Dooagh →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Achill Island, in Ireland.

Popular cities in October

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Achill Island in October.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Keel 14°C (57°F) 10°C (50°F) 144 mm (5.7 in)
Achill Sound 14°C (57°F) 10°C (50°F) 142 mm (5.6 in)
Doogort 14°C (57°F) 10°C (50°F) 136 mm (5.4 in)
Bunacurry 14°C (57°F) 10°C (50°F) 137 mm (5.4 in)
Dooagh 14°C (57°F) 10°C (50°F) 146 mm (5.7 in)

Achill Island weather in October: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Achill Island, Ireland in October?

Achill Island, Ireland typically experiences unpleasant weather in October, part of the season. Daytime highs in Keel average around 14°C (57°F), and temperatures drop to about 10°C (50°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Achill Island, Ireland in October?

Average temperatures in Achill Island, Ireland during October range from a nighttime low near 10°C (50°F) to a daytime high around 14°C (57°F) in Keel.

Does Achill Island, Ireland get a lot of rain in October?

Yes, October tends to be a wetter month in Achill Island, Ireland. Average rainfall in Keel sits around 144 mm (5.7 in).

Is October a Good Time to Visit Achill Island, Ireland?

Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Keel, October may not be the ideal time to visit Achill Island, Ireland.

Generally speaking, May, June and August provide tolerable weather in Keel. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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