Cool
Average highs are around 13°C, so pack for cooler days.
October verdict
Sligo, Ireland in October
Weather score11Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 13°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 2.4h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 139mm, so some wet days are possible.
October weather
Monthly averages
Temp
13°C
Rain
139mm
Sun
2.4h
Sea
13°C
Weather score
11
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 139mm, so some wet days are possible.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 2.4h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 13°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Sligo, Ireland with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
October13°C average high
October is close to Sligo'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
October139mm average rain
October is one of Sligo's wettest months, so rain is likely to be a major planning factor.
Driest monthsFebruary and April to July
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
October2.4 hours average sun
October is below Sligo'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
October13°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 15°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
October11 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 monthsApril to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
