When is the best time to go to Bantry

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Bantry, 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.

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Bantry weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Bantry 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

Bantry January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
7°C 169mm 1.9hrs 9.7hrs 10°C

The climate in Bantry during January can be summarized as cool and wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Bantry for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the winter in Bantry and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 8°C (46°F), whilst at night 3°C (38°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Bantry with around 169mm 6.6 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 23 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Bantry February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
7°C 129mm 2.5hrs 11.2hrs 10°C

February in Bantry is generally wet with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Bantry for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

February is in the winter in Bantry and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 8°C (46°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Bantry with around 129mm 5.1 inches of rain making it a wet 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 2.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Bantry weather in February »

March

Bantry March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
9°C 123mm 3.6hrs 12.9hrs 10°C

The weather in March in Bantry is characteristically cool and wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Bantry for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

March is in the spring in Bantry and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 10°C (49°F), whilst at night 4°C (38°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Bantry with around 123mm 4.8 inches of rain making it a wet 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 3.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Bantry weather in March »

April

Bantry April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
10°C 81mm 5.5hrs 15hrs 10°C

Bantry's weather in April is typically cool and a little damp in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Bantry, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

April is in the spring in Bantry and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (53°F), whilst at night 5°C (40°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Bantry with around 81mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 5.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Bantry weather in April »

May

Bantry May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
12°C 92mm 6.4hrs 16.9hrs 12°C

May is a a little damp month in Bantry and the temperature is generally mild.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Bantry, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

May is in the spring in Bantry and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Bantry with around 92mm 3.6 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 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Bantry weather in May »

June

Bantry June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
14°C 78mm 5.9hrs 9.7hrs 14°C

June in Bantry is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Bantry, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

June is in the summer in Bantry and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (61°F), whilst at night 9°C (49°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Bantry with around 78mm 3.1 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 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Bantry weather in June »

July

Bantry July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
16°C 83mm 5.4hrs 11.2hrs 16°C

July in Bantry is generally a little damp with the temperature being mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Bantry, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

July is in the summer in Bantry and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Bantry with around 83mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Bantry weather in July »

August

Bantry August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
16°C 105mm 5.2hrs 12.9hrs 16°C

The weather in August in Bantry is characteristically mild and damp.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Bantry, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

August is in the summer in Bantry and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Bantry with around 105mm 4.1 inches of rain making it a 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 5.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Bantry weather in August »

September

Bantry September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
14°C 130mm 4.2hrs 15hrs 16°C

Bantry's weather in September is typically mild and wet in nature.

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 Bantry.

September is in the fall / autumn in Bantry and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (61°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Bantry with around 130mm 5.1 inches of rain making it a wet 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 4.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Bantry weather in September »

October

Bantry October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
12°C 145mm 3hrs 16.9hrs 14°C

October is a wet month in Bantry and the temperature is generally mild.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Bantry for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

October is in the fall / autumn in Bantry and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (56°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Bantry with around 145mm 5.7 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 22 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3 hours of sunshine per day.

Bantry weather in October »

November

Bantry November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
9°C 151mm 2.3hrs 9.7hrs 12°C

Cool and wet weather often prevails in Bantry during the month of November

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Bantry for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the fall / autumn in Bantry and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 10°C (50°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Bantry with around 151mm 6 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 22 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Bantry weather in November »

December

Bantry December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
8°C 173mm 1.7hrs 11.2hrs 11°C

December in Bantry is generally wet with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Bantry for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the winter in Bantry and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 9°C (48°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Bantry with around 173mm 6.8 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 23 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Bantry weather in December »

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Bantry weather stats

Bantry weather statistics
Hottest month: July 17.6°C 63.7°F
Driest month: June 78mm 3.1ins
Sunniest month: May 6.4hrs
Coldest month: February 7.8°C 46°F
Wettest month: December 173mm 6.8ins
Warmest sea: August 16.4°C 61.5°F
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