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Clare Weather in October

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

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Doolin Ennis Bunratty Lisdoonvarna

Are you planning a trip a to Clare, Ireland in October and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Clare in October

Clare, Ireland is a region in Ireland. October in Clare generally has mild temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

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 Clare, Ireland, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Killaloe with an average of 97 mm (3.8 in) to high rainfall in Doolin with 155 mm (6.1 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine tends to be more scarce in many locations. Doolin gets roughly 87 hours of sunlight. For sunnier alternatives, check our weather planner to find destinations with better conditions.

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Best Places to Visit in Clare in October

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

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 Clare

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

Temperature range in Clare (October)

Precipitation variation in Clare (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 →

Ennis

In October Ennis 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)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
116 hours
87 hours
62 hours
Monthly rainfall
90 mm (3.5 in)
104 mm (4.1 in)
114 mm (4.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
20 days
21 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Ennis →

Bunratty

In October Bunratty generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable 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
86 mm (3.4 in)
98 mm (3.9 in)
106 mm (4.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
20 days
20 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
tolerable
poor
Climate in Bunratty →

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 →

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

Popular cities in October

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Doolin 15°C (59°F) 10°C (50°F) 155 mm (6.1 in)
Ennis 15°C (59°F) 8°C (46°F) 104 mm (4.1 in)
Bunratty 15°C (59°F) 8°C (46°F) 98 mm (3.9 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)
Lahinch 15°C (59°F) 10°C (50°F) 142 mm (5.6 in)

Clare weather in October: frequently asked questions

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

Clare, Ireland typically experiences unpleasant weather in October, part of the season. Daytime highs in Doolin average around 15°C (59°F), and temperatures drop to about 10°C (50°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Clare, 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 Clare, Ireland get a lot of rain in October?

Clare, 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 Clare, Ireland?

In our view, October might not be the best time to travel to Clare, Ireland with often unpleasant weather in Doolin.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, July and August offering mostly 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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We have much more information about the climate in Clare.

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