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Visiting Ireland in October

The weather in October is cooler than the previous month and temperatures continue to drop quickly into November. October has average maximum temperatures of 15°C (60°F) which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. The sunshine percentage is 27.7% making it extremely gloomy and overcast with little sunshine. There are 3.0 hours of sunshine per day. It is not a good time for sunbathing in Ireland.

October has total rainfall of 4.9cm (1.9inches) making it very dry with only very light showers although there are 22.8 days with some rainfall, so on the days it does rain it is only light and intermittent and shouldn't affect your beach enjoyment too much.

Sea temperatures are a cold 14°C (56°F). October is too cold for swimming in Ireland for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit. The sea temperature in October is cooler than the previous month and temperatures continue to drop slightly into November.

Consider visiting Ireland in the months of May, June, July, August, for the best beach weather. Also consider one of our other suggestions for October.

Can you sunbathe in Ireland in October?

No, October is not a good time for sunbathing in Ireland.

October has average maximum temperatures of 15°C (60°F) which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. The sunshine percentage is 27.7% making it extremely gloomy and overcast with little sunshine. There are 3.0 hours of sunshine per day. October has total rainfall of 4.9cm (1.9inches) making it very dry with only very light showers although there are 22.8 days with some rainfall, so on the days it does rain it is only light and intermittent and shouldn't affect your beach enjoyment too much.

More about October temperature and sunshine.

Can you swim in Ireland in October?

No, October is too cold for swimming in Ireland for any length of time, with the sea water at 14°C (56°F), unless you have a wetsuit.

More about October sea temperatures.

Is October a good time to holiday in Ireland?

Probably not, October is not a good time for a holiday in Ireland.

October has average maximum temperatures of 15°C (60°F) which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. The sunshine percentage is 27.7% making it extremely gloomy and overcast with little sunshine. There are 3.0 hours of sunshine per day. October has total rainfall of 4.9cm (1.9inches) making it very dry with only very light showers although there are 22.8 days with some rainfall, so on the days it does rain it is only light and intermittent and shouldn't affect your beach enjoyment too much. It is not a good time for sunbathing in Ireland. Sea temperatures are a cold 14°C (56°F). October is too cold for swimming in Ireland for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.

More about the October temperatures and sunshine.

Is Ireland warm in October?

No, Ireland is a little too chilly for sunbathing in October.

The average maximum temperature in Ireland in October is 15°C (60°F). The average maximum temperature is 18°C (65°) in the previous month and 11°C (52°F) in the next month.

The average temperature in Ireland in October is 12°C (54°F). The average temperature is 15°C (58°F) in the previous month and 8°C (47°F) in the next month.

More info about the October temperatures and sunshine.

How sunny is Ireland in October?

The average day light hours per day in Ireland in October are 10.7. The sunshine percentage is 27.7% making it extremely gloomy and overcast with little sunshine. There are 3.0 hours of sunshine per day.

More about October sunshine.

Temperature in Ireland in October

The weather in October is cooler than the previous month and temperatures continue to drop quickly into November. The average maximum temperature in Ireland in October is 15°C (60°F). The average maximum temperature is 18°C (65°F) in the previous month and 11°C (52°F) in the next month.

The average temperature in Ireland in October is 12°C (54°F). The average temperature is 15°C (58°F) in the previous month and 8°C (47°F) in the next month.

The average minimum temperature in Ireland in October is 10°C (49°F). The minimum temperature is 12°C (53°F) in the previous month and 6°C (42°F) in the next month.

Sunshine in Ireland in October

The days in October are shorter than the previous month and days continue to get shorter into November. October has fewer hours of sunshine than the previous month and hours of sunshine continue to drop into November. During October the average day light hours are 10.7 per day in Ireland. The sunshine percentage is 27.7% making it extremely gloomy and overcast with little sunshine. There are 3.0 hours of sunshine per day.

The ultraviolet index in Ireland in October is typically 2 during October. An ultraviolet index reading of 0 to 2 indicates low danger from the sun's UV rays for the average person. Most people will be able to spend several hours in the sun with out a problem, however unprotected skin risks burning in less than 1 hour. Wear sunglasses on bright days. Only those that burn easily will need to apply sunscreen. Watch out for relections from water that may increase ultraviolet exposure.

Sea Temperature in Ireland in October

The average sea water temperature in Ireland in October is 13.6°C (56.5°F) which is cold for swimming, a full wet suit is required to spend any length of time in the sea. The sea temperature in October is cooler than the previous month and temperatures continue to drop slightly into November.

Rainfall in Ireland in October

October weather is much drier than the previous month. October has more days of rain than the previous month. The average total rainfall in Ireland in October is 4.9cm (1.9inches) and on average there are 22.8 rainy days in October making it a very wet time to visit the beach.

Humidity in Ireland in October

The maximum dew point (an indicator of humidity) in Ireland in October is 12°C (53°F) which is very comfortable. The dew point is 14°C (57°F) in the previous month and 8°C (8°F) in the next month.

The average maximum relative humidity in Ireland in October is typically 95.9%. The maximum relative humidity is 96.2% in the previous month and 96.1% in the next month.

The average relative humidity in Ireland in October is typically 84.6%. The average relative humidity is 80.9% in the previous month and 86.4% in the next month.

Wind Speed in Ireland in October

The average maximum wind speed in Ireland in October is typically 26KM/H (16MPH). The average maximum wind speed is 23KM/H (14MPH) in the previous month and 23KM/H (14MPH) in the next month.

The average wind speed in Ireland in October is typically 15KM/H (9MPH). The average wind speed is 12KM/H (8MPH) in the previous month and 13KM/H (8MPH) in the next month.

The average wind direction in Ireland in October is from the South-Southwest.

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