When is the best time to go to Athlone
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Athlone, Ireland. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Athlone
Athlone weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Athlone are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6°C | 90mm | 1.8hrs | 9.5hrs |
Cool and a little damp weather often prevails in Athlone during the month of January
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Athlone for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the winter in Athlone and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (45°F), whilst at night 1°C (35°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Athlone with around 90mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.8 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7°C | 62mm | 2.6hrs | 11.1hrs |
February in Athlone is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Athlone for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
February is in the winter in Athlone and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 8°C (46°F), whilst at night 1°C (35°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Athlone with around 62mm 2.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.6 hours of sunshine per day.
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9°C | 69mm | 3.4hrs | 12.9hrs |
The weather in March in Athlone is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Athlone for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
March is in the spring in Athlone and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 10°C (50°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Athlone with around 69mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.4 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11°C | 58mm | 5hrs | 15.2hrs |
Athlone's weather in April is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Athlone, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
April is in the spring in Athlone and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (54°F), whilst at night 3°C (38°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Athlone with around 58mm 2.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13°C | 70mm | 5.6hrs | 17.3hrs |
May is a reasonably dry month in Athlone and the temperature is generally mild.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Athlone.
May is in the spring in Athlone and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 6°C (42°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Athlone with around 70mm 2.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.6 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16°C | 63mm | 5.2hrs | 9.5hrs |
June is a reasonably dry month in Athlone and the temperature is generally mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Athlone, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
June is in the summer in Athlone and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Athlone with around 63mm 2.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.2 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17°C | 64mm | 4.5hrs | 11.1hrs |
July in Athlone is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Athlone, with some very good weather at this time of year.
July is in the summer in Athlone and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Athlone with around 64mm 2.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.5 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17°C | 81mm | 4.4hrs | 12.9hrs |
The weather in August in Athlone is characteristically mild and a little damp.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Athlone, with some very good weather at this time of year.
August is in the summer in Athlone and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Athlone with around 81mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.4 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15°C | 87mm | 3.8hrs | 15.2hrs |
Athlone's weather in September is typically mild and a little damp in nature.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Athlone, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
September is in the fall / autumn in Athlone and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 8°C (47°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Athlone with around 87mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.8 hours of sunshine per day.
Athlone weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12°C | 93mm | 2.9hrs | 17.3hrs |
October is a a little damp month in Athlone and the temperature is generally cool.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Athlone.
October is in the fall / autumn in Athlone and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (56°F), whilst at night 6°C (44°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Athlone with around 93mm 3.7 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.9 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8°C | 89mm | 2.3hrs | 9.5hrs |
Cool and a little damp weather often prevails in Athlone during the month of November
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Athlone for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
November is in the fall / autumn in Athlone and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 9°C (49°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Athlone with around 89mm 3.5 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.3 hours of sunshine per day.
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7°C | 93mm | 1.6hrs | 11.1hrs |
December in Athlone is generally a little damp with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Athlone for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the winter in Athlone and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 8°C (46°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Athlone with around 93mm 3.7 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.6 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Athlone weather stats
| Hottest month: | July | 18.9°C 66°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | April | 58mm 2.3ins |
| Sunniest month: | April | 5hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 7.1°C 44.8°F |
| Wettest month: | October | 93mm 3.7ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 15.5°C 59.9°F |
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