Killarney

Kerry Weather in October

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

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Killarney Kenmare Dingle Tralee

Planning a journey to Kerry, 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 Kerry in October

Kerry, Ireland is a region in Ireland. October in Kerry generally has mild temperatures, with high precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 14°C (57°F) and nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) in Killarney.

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

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Listowel with an average of 101 mm (4 in) to high rainfall in Portmagee with 157 mm (6.2 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine hours are generally lower in most areas during October. Killarney experiences about 82 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 Kerry in October

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

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 Kerry

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

Temperature range in Kerry (October)

Precipitation variation in Kerry (October)

Killarney

In October Killarney 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
82 hours
52 hours
Monthly rainfall
93 mm (3.7 in)
114 mm (4.5 in)
119 mm (4.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
22 days
22 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Killarney →

Kenmare

In October Kenmare 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
18°C (64°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
82 hours
52 hours
Monthly rainfall
100 mm (3.9 in)
125 mm (4.9 in)
127 mm (5 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
22 days
22 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Kenmare →

Dingle

In October Dingle 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
118 hours
82 hours
52 hours
Monthly rainfall
113 mm (4.4 in)
143 mm (5.6 in)
164 mm (6.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
24 days
24 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Dingle →

Tralee

In October Tralee 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
118 hours
82 hours
52 hours
Monthly rainfall
90 mm (3.5 in)
108 mm (4.3 in)
118 mm (4.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
22 days
23 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Tralee →

Killorglin

In October Killorglin 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
118 hours
82 hours
52 hours
Monthly rainfall
99 mm (3.9 in)
122 mm (4.8 in)
130 mm (5.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
22 days
23 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Killorglin →

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

Popular cities in October

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Killarney 14°C (57°F) 7°C (45°F) 114 mm (4.5 in)
Kenmare 14°C (57°F) 7°C (45°F) 125 mm (4.9 in)
Dingle 15°C (59°F) 10°C (50°F) 143 mm (5.6 in)
Tralee 15°C (59°F) 8°C (46°F) 108 mm (4.3 in)
Killorglin 15°C (59°F) 8°C (46°F) 122 mm (4.8 in)
Waterville 15°C (59°F) 10°C (50°F) 152 mm (6 in)

Kerry weather in October: frequently asked questions

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

October in Kerry, Ireland brings unpleasant weather. In Killarney, daytime temperatures are typically around 14°C (57°F) and nighttime lows hover near 7°C (45°F).

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

In Killarney, the average daytime high in October is 14°C (57°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 7°C (45°F).

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

Killarney typically receives notable rainfall in October, about 114 mm (4.5 in) on average across Kerry, Ireland.

Is October a Good Time to Visit Kerry, Ireland?

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

Generally speaking, June provides pleasant weather in Killarney. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, April, November and December tend to be poor.

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