Valentia Island weather in October (Kerry, Ireland)

How's the weather trend in Valentia Island as October approaches? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

In October, Valentia Island tends to experience moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Anticipate daytime highs near 15°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 10°C.

Precipitation

Valentia Island in October usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 155 mm for the month. On average, there are about 24 days with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 82 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days May, June, July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Valentia Island, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Water Temperature 14°C *  

Chance of Rain 79%  

Precipitation 155 mm  

Rainy days 24 days  

Humidity 78% *  

Windspeed 18 km/h *  

Sunshine 82 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 27% *  

* Data from: Valentia, Ireland (6 KM, 3 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. With a water temperature of around 14°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

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

6/10

Interested in more climate information?

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