Donegal County Weather in October

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

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Bundoran Donegal Letterkenny Buncrana

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

What to Expect in Donegal County in October

Donegal County, Ireland is a region in Ireland. October in Donegal County generally has mild temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 14°C (57°F) and nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) in Bundoran.

To explore the conditions in Donegal County, Ireland in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Derry with an average of 97 mm (3.8 in) to heavy rainfall in Kincasslagh with 179 mm (7 in).

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Best Places to Visit in Donegal County in October

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

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 October for some of the most popular destinations in Donegal County, Ireland?

Temperature range in Donegal County (October)

Precipitation variation in Donegal County (October)

Bundoran

In October Bundoran 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
17°C (63°F)
14°C (57°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
8°C (46°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly rainfall
105 mm (4.1 in)
122 mm (4.8 in)
126 mm (5 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
23 days
23 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Bundoran →

Donegal

In October Donegal generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°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)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
7°C (45°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
118 hours
103 hours
58 hours
Monthly rainfall
107 mm (4.2 in)
122 mm (4.8 in)
128 mm (5 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
23 days
23 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Donegal →

Letterkenny

In October Letterkenny 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
17°C (63°F)
14°C (57°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
8°C (46°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
118 hours
103 hours
58 hours
Monthly rainfall
99 mm (3.9 in)
111 mm (4.4 in)
117 mm (4.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
23 days
23 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Letterkenny →

Buncrana

In October Buncrana 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
17°C (63°F)
14°C (57°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
8°C (46°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
118 hours
103 hours
58 hours
Monthly rainfall
92 mm (3.6 in)
104 mm (4.1 in)
107 mm (4.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
23 days
23 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Buncrana →

Moville

In October Moville 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
16°C (61°F)
14°C (57°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
10°C (50°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
118 hours
103 hours
58 hours
Monthly rainfall
111 mm (4.4 in)
136 mm (5.4 in)
142 mm (5.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
23 days
22 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Moville →

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

Popular cities in October

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Bundoran 14°C (57°F) 8°C (46°F) 122 mm (4.8 in)
Donegal 14°C (57°F) 7°C (45°F) 122 mm (4.8 in)
Letterkenny 14°C (57°F) 8°C (46°F) 111 mm (4.4 in)
Buncrana 14°C (57°F) 8°C (46°F) 104 mm (4.1 in)
Moville 14°C (57°F) 10°C (50°F) 136 mm (5.4 in)
Ballyliffin 14°C (57°F) 9°C (48°F) 117 mm (4.6 in)

Donegal County weather in October: frequently asked questions

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

Expect unpleasant weather across Donegal County, Ireland in October. The popular destination of Bundoran averages 14°C (57°F) by day and 8°C (46°F) at night during this month.

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

In Bundoran, the average daytime high in October is 14°C (57°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 8°C (46°F).

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

Bundoran typically receives notable rainfall in October, about 122 mm (4.8 in) on average across Donegal County, Ireland.

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

Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Bundoran, October may not be the ideal time to visit Donegal County, Ireland.

Generally speaking, June, July and August provide tolerable weather in Bundoran. The weather in January, February, March, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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