Donegal County Weather in July

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Donegal County, Ireland in July.

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Bundoran Donegal Letterkenny Buncrana

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

What to Expect in Donegal County in July

Donegal County, Ireland is a region in Ireland. July in Donegal County generally has temperatures that range from mild to pleasant, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. July is a summer month.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from mild in Greencastle at 16°C (61°F) to pleasant in Burt at 19°C (66°F). At night it cools down to 12°C (54°F) in Burt and 12°C (54°F) in Greencastle. On average, July is the month with the highest temperature of the year in Donegal County, Ireland.

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

Precipitation

In July, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Malin Head with an average of 98 mm (3.9 in) to high rainfall in Kincasslagh with 129 mm (5.1 in).

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Best Places to Visit in Donegal County in July

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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 Donegal County

What is the weather like in July for some of the most popular destinations in Donegal County, Ireland?

Temperature range in Donegal County (July)

Precipitation variation in Donegal County (July)

Bundoran

In July Bundoran generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
12°C (54°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly rainfall
109 mm (4.3 in)
117 mm (4.6 in)
121 mm (4.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
19 days
20 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Bundoran →

Donegal

In July Donegal generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
19°C (66°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
12°C (54°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
160 hours
141 hours
140 hours
Monthly rainfall
111 mm (4.4 in)
119 mm (4.7 in)
124 mm (4.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
20 days
21 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Donegal →

Letterkenny

In July Letterkenny generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
19°C (66°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
12°C (54°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
160 hours
141 hours
140 hours
Monthly rainfall
104 mm (4.1 in)
111 mm (4.4 in)
115 mm (4.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
19 days
20 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Letterkenny →

Buncrana

In July Buncrana generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
12°C (54°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
160 hours
141 hours
140 hours
Monthly rainfall
99 mm (3.9 in)
105 mm (4.1 in)
109 mm (4.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
19 days
20 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Buncrana →

Moville

In July Moville generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
12°C (54°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
160 hours
141 hours
140 hours
Monthly rainfall
103 mm (4.1 in)
110 mm (4.3 in)
118 mm (4.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
18 days
20 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Moville →

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

In our records: Ireland July extremes

Notable July records observed across cities in Ireland in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • From our sources, the wettest July day in Ireland brought 366 mm (14 in) in Lahinch on July 11, 2001.

Popular cities in July

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Donegal County in July.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Bundoran 19°C (66°F) 12°C (54°F) 117 mm (4.6 in)
Donegal 19°C (66°F) 12°C (54°F) 119 mm (4.7 in)
Letterkenny 19°C (66°F) 12°C (54°F) 111 mm (4.4 in)
Buncrana 19°C (66°F) 12°C (54°F) 105 mm (4.1 in)
Moville 17°C (63°F) 12°C (54°F) 110 mm (4.3 in)
Ballyliffin 18°C (64°F) 13°C (55°F) 98 mm (3.9 in)

Donegal County weather in July: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Donegal County, Ireland in July?

In July, Donegal County, Ireland generally has tolerable weather conditions. Bundoran sees daytime temperatures near 19°C (66°F), with nights cooling to roughly 12°C (54°F).

What is the average temperature in Donegal County, Ireland in July?

Bundoran averages a daytime maximum of 19°C (66°F) in July, with overnight lows close to 12°C (54°F).

Does Donegal County, Ireland get a lot of rain in July?

Donegal County, Ireland sees substantial rainfall in July. Bundoran typically averages about 117 mm (4.6 in), a mix of wet and dry days, but bring an umbrella.

Is July a Good Time to Visit Donegal County, Ireland?

We consider July to be one of the best times to travel to Donegal County, Ireland. Typically, the climate in Bundoran is tolerable. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

On average, the best time to visit Donegal County, Ireland is in June, July and August with generally tolerable weather in Bundoran. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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