Cool
Average highs are around 14°C, so pack for cooler days.
October verdict
Ireland in October
Weather score14Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 14°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 2.6h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 121mm, so some wet days are possible.
October weather
Monthly averages
Temp
14°C
Rain
121mm
Sun
2.6h
Sea
12°C
Weather score
14
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
TemperatureTemp
RainRain
SunSun
SwimSwim
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 121mm, so some wet days are possible.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 2.6h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 12°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Ireland with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
October14°C average high
October is close to Ireland's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
October121mm average rain
October is wetter than Ireland's yearly average, so flexible plans matter more.
Driest monthsFebruary to August
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
October2.6 hours average sun
October is below Ireland's yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.
Brightest monthsApril to June
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
October12°C average sea
October sits in the warmer sea-temperature season, usually making swimming easier to enjoy.
Warmest seaJuly to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 14°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
October14 weather score
October is one of the weakest weather-score months, when the overall mix is less favourable than the rest of the year.
Best weather monthsJune to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
