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Burren Weather in October

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

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Doolin Lisdoonvarna Ballyvaughan Kinvara

Planning a journey to the Burren, Ireland this October and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in the Burren in October

The Burren, Ireland is a region in Ireland. October in the Burren generally has mild temperatures, with high precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 15°C (59°F) and nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) in Doolin.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of the Burren, Ireland, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Kinvara with an average of 106 mm (4.2 in) to high rainfall in Doolin with 155 mm (6.1 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine hours are generally lower in most areas during October. Doolin experiences about 87 hours of sunlight. If you're looking for brighter destinations, our weather planner can suggest better options.

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Best Places to Visit in the Burren in October

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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 the Burren

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

Temperature range in the Burren (October)

Precipitation variation in the Burren (October)

Doolin

In October Doolin generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°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)
15°C (59°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
10°C (50°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
116 hours
87 hours
62 hours
Monthly rainfall
132 mm (5.2 in)
155 mm (6.1 in)
177 mm (7 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
22 days
22 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Doolin →

Lisdoonvarna

In October Lisdoonvarna generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°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)
15°C (59°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
9°C (48°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
116 hours
87 hours
62 hours
Monthly rainfall
123 mm (4.8 in)
145 mm (5.7 in)
164 mm (6.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
22 days
22 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Lisdoonvarna →

Ballyvaughan

In October Ballyvaughan generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
15°C (59°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
8°C (46°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
116 hours
87 hours
62 hours
Monthly rainfall
102 mm (4 in)
121 mm (4.8 in)
133 mm (5.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
22 days
22 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Ballyvaughan →

Kinvara

In October Kinvara generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
15°C (59°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
8°C (46°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
116 hours
87 hours
62 hours
Monthly rainfall
89 mm (3.5 in)
106 mm (4.2 in)
114 mm (4.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
21 days
21 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Kinvara →

Fanore

In October Fanore generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
15°C (59°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
9°C (48°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
116 hours
87 hours
62 hours
Monthly rainfall
112 mm (4.4 in)
132 mm (5.2 in)
148 mm (5.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
22 days
22 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Fanore →

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Popular cities in October

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Burren in October.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Doolin 15°C (59°F) 10°C (50°F) 155 mm (6.1 in)
Lisdoonvarna 15°C (59°F) 9°C (48°F) 145 mm (5.7 in)
Ballyvaughan 15°C (59°F) 8°C (46°F) 121 mm (4.8 in)
Kinvara 15°C (59°F) 8°C (46°F) 106 mm (4.2 in)
Fanore 15°C (59°F) 9°C (48°F) 132 mm (5.2 in)

The Burren weather in October: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Burren, Ireland in October?

In October, the Burren, Ireland generally has unpleasant weather conditions. Doolin sees daytime temperatures near 15°C (59°F), with nights cooling to roughly 10°C (50°F).

What is the average temperature in the Burren, Ireland in October?

Daytime temperatures in Doolin peak at roughly 15°C (59°F) in October, dropping to about 10°C (50°F) overnight.

Does the Burren, Ireland get a lot of rain in October?

the Burren, Ireland sees substantial rainfall in October. Doolin typically averages about 155 mm (6.1 in), a mix of wet and dry days, but bring an umbrella.

Is October a Good Time to Visit the Burren, Ireland?

In our opinion, October may not be the ideal time to visit the Burren, Ireland due to the typically unpleasant weather in Doolin.

Generally speaking, May, July and August provide tolerable weather in Doolin. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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