Skibbereen weather in October (County Cork, Ireland)

What kind of weather does October bring to Skibbereen? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

October in Skibbereen generally includes moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 15°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 9°C.

Precipitation

Skibbereen in October usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 111 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 21 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 92 hours of sunshine, perfect for those who enjoy cooler temperatures.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures June, July, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Skibbereen climate page with graphs.

 

Skibbereen, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Chance of Rain 70%  

Precipitation 111 mm  

Rainy days 21 days  

Humidity 80% *  

Sunshine 92 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 28% *  

Data from: Cork, Ireland (62 KM, 38 Miles).

Where to go in Ireland in October

Find out more about the weather in Ireland and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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