Killarney

Ring of Kerry Weather in October

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

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Killarney Kenmare Killorglin Waterville

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

What to Expect in the Ring of Kerry in October

The Ring of Kerry, Ireland is a region in Ireland. October in the Ring of 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 the Ring of Kerry, Ireland, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Killarney with an average of 114 mm (4.5 in) to high rainfall in Portmagee with 157 mm (6.2 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is more restricted in many locations in October. Killarney sees roughly 82 hours of sunlight. Our weather planner can help you find destinations with more sunshine if needed.

Explore the Ring of Kerry by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Ring of Kerry - and find the best time to visit. (based on Killarney)

January9°C (48°F) February10°C (50°F) March11°C (52°F) April13°C (55°F) May16°C (61°F) June18°C (64°F) This monthJuly19°C (66°F) August19°C (66°F) September17°C (63°F) October14°C (57°F) November11°C (52°F) December10°C (50°F)
Best Time to Visit the Ring of Kerry →

Best Places to Visit in the Ring of Kerry in October

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

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

Temperature range in the Ring of Kerry (October)

Precipitation variation in the Ring of 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 mixed 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
good
mixed
less favorable
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 mixed 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
good
mixed
less favorable
Climate in Kenmare →

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 mixed 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
very good
mixed
less favorable
Climate in Killorglin →

Waterville

In October Waterville 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 mixed 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
116 mm (4.6 in)
152 mm (6 in)
168 mm (6.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
24 days
24 days
Weather conditions
mixed
mixed
less favorable
Climate in Waterville →

Cahersiveen

In October Cahersiveen 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 mixed 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)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
118 hours
82 hours
52 hours
Monthly rainfall
116 mm (4.6 in)
149 mm (5.9 in)
167 mm (6.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
24 days
24 days
Weather conditions
mixed
mixed
less favorable
Climate in Cahersiveen →

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

Popular cities in October

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Ring of 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)
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)
Cahersiveen 15°C (59°F) 10°C (50°F) 149 mm (5.9 in)
Sneem 15°C (59°F) 9°C (48°F) 144 mm (5.7 in)

The Ring of Kerry weather in October: frequently asked questions

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

the Ring of Kerry, Ireland typically experiences mixed weather in October, part of the season. Daytime highs in Killarney average around 14°C (57°F), and temperatures drop to about 7°C (45°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in the Ring of 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 the Ring of 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 the Ring of Kerry, Ireland.

Is October a Good Time to Visit the Ring of Kerry, Ireland?

In our view, October might not be the best time to travel to the Ring of Kerry, Ireland with often mixed weather in Killarney.

Generally speaking, June provides very good weather in Killarney. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, April, November and December tend to be less favorable.

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We have much more information about the climate in the Ring of Kerry.

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