Sligo

Sligo County Weather in October

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

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Sligo Enniscrone Grange Tobercurry

Planning a journey to Sligo County, 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 Sligo County in October

Sligo County, Ireland is a region in Ireland. October in Sligo County 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 8°C (46°F) in Sligo.

For specific regional insights in Sligo County, Ireland, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Gorteen with an average of 109 mm (4.3 in) to high rainfall in Enniscrone with 141 mm (5.6 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is more limited in many areas during this month. Sligo receives about 74 hours of sunlight. For sunnier weather, check our weather planner to find destinations with better conditions.

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Best Places to Visit in Sligo County in October

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

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

Temperature range in Sligo County (October)

Precipitation variation in Sligo County (October)

Sligo

In October Sligo 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
93 hours
74 hours
54 hours
Monthly rainfall
104 mm (4.1 in)
120 mm (4.7 in)
121 mm (4.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
23 days
22 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Sligo →

Enniscrone

In October Enniscrone 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
114 mm (4.5 in)
141 mm (5.6 in)
151 mm (5.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
23 days
23 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Enniscrone →

Grange

In October Grange 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)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly rainfall
112 mm (4.4 in)
131 mm (5.2 in)
135 mm (5.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
23 days
23 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Grange →

Tobercurry

In October Tobercurry 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
93 hours
74 hours
54 hours
Monthly rainfall
97 mm (3.8 in)
116 mm (4.6 in)
118 mm (4.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
23 days
22 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Tobercurry →

Riverstown

In October Riverstown 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
93 hours
74 hours
54 hours
Monthly rainfall
98 mm (3.9 in)
114 mm (4.5 in)
114 mm (4.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
22 days
22 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Riverstown →

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

Popular cities in October

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Sligo 14°C (57°F) 8°C (46°F) 120 mm (4.7 in)
Enniscrone 14°C (57°F) 9°C (48°F) 141 mm (5.6 in)
Grange 14°C (57°F) 8°C (46°F) 131 mm (5.2 in)
Tobercurry 14°C (57°F) 8°C (46°F) 116 mm (4.6 in)
Riverstown 14°C (57°F) 7°C (45°F) 114 mm (4.5 in)
Ballymote 14°C (57°F) 7°C (45°F) 113 mm (4.4 in)

Sligo County weather in October: frequently asked questions

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

October in Sligo County, Ireland brings unpleasant weather. In Sligo, daytime temperatures are typically around 14°C (57°F) and nighttime lows hover near 8°C (46°F).

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

Average temperatures in Sligo County, Ireland during October range from a nighttime low near 8°C (46°F) to a daytime high around 14°C (57°F) in Sligo.

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

Sligo County, Ireland sees substantial rainfall in October. Sligo typically averages about 120 mm (4.7 in), a mix of wet and dry days, but bring an umbrella.

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

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

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July and August offering mostly tolerable weather in Sligo. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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