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Connemara Weather in October

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

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Clifden Oughterard Roundstone Cleggan

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

What to Expect in Connemara in October

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

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 14°C (57°F) and nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) in Clifden.

For a closer look at conditions across Connemara, Ireland, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Spiddal with an average of 116 mm (4.6 in) to heavy rainfall in Carna with 164 mm (6.5 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is more restricted in many locations in October. Clifden sees roughly 74 hours of sunlight. Our weather planner can help you find destinations with more sunshine if needed.

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Best Places to Visit in Connemara in October

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

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 Connemara

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

Temperature range in Connemara (October)

Precipitation variation in Connemara (October)

Clifden

In October Clifden generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°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)
14°C (57°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
9°C (48°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
93 hours
74 hours
54 hours
Monthly rainfall
117 mm (4.6 in)
144 mm (5.7 in)
158 mm (6.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
24 days
24 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Clifden →

Oughterard

In October Oughterard generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°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)
14°C (57°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
8°C (46°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
93 hours
74 hours
54 hours
Monthly rainfall
97 mm (3.8 in)
117 mm (4.6 in)
122 mm (4.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
22 days
22 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Oughterard →

Roundstone

In October Roundstone 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
93 hours
74 hours
54 hours
Monthly rainfall
128 mm (5 in)
156 mm (6.1 in)
173 mm (6.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
23 days
24 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Roundstone →

Cleggan

In October Cleggan 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 rainfall
124 mm (4.9 in)
153 mm (6 in)
168 mm (6.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
24 days
24 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Cleggan →

Ballyconneely

In October Ballyconneely 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 rainfall
127 mm (5 in)
156 mm (6.1 in)
172 mm (6.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
23 days
24 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Ballyconneely →

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

Popular cities in October

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Clifden 14°C (57°F) 9°C (48°F) 144 mm (5.7 in)
Oughterard 14°C (57°F) 8°C (46°F) 117 mm (4.6 in)
Roundstone 14°C (57°F) 10°C (50°F) 156 mm (6.1 in)
Cleggan 14°C (57°F) 10°C (50°F) 153 mm (6 in)
Ballyconneely 14°C (57°F) 10°C (50°F) 156 mm (6.1 in)
Letterfrack 14°C (57°F) 9°C (48°F) 145 mm (5.7 in)

Connemara weather in October: frequently asked questions

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

Connemara, Ireland typically experiences unpleasant weather in October, part of the season. Daytime highs in Clifden average around 14°C (57°F), and temperatures drop to about 9°C (48°F) at night.

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

Average temperatures in Connemara, Ireland during October range from a nighttime low near 9°C (48°F) to a daytime high around 14°C (57°F) in Clifden.

Does Connemara, Ireland get a lot of rain in October?

Clifden typically receives notable rainfall in October, about 144 mm (5.7 in) on average across Connemara, Ireland.

Is October a Good Time to Visit Connemara, Ireland?

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

On average, the best time to visit Connemara, Ireland is in May, June, July and August with generally tolerable weather in Clifden. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, November and December tend to be poor.

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