When is the best time to go to Carndonagh

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Carndonagh, 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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Carndonagh weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Carndonagh 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

Carndonagh January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
6°C 127mm 1.5hrs 9.3hrs

Cool and wet weather often prevails in Carndonagh during the month of January

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

January is in the winter in Carndonagh and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (44°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Carndonagh with around 127mm 5 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 1.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Carndonagh February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
6°C 91mm 2.5hrs 11hrs

February in Carndonagh is generally a little damp with the temperature being cool.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Carndonagh.

February is in the winter in Carndonagh and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (44°F), whilst at night 2°C (35°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Carndonagh with around 91mm 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 2.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Carndonagh weather in February »

March

Carndonagh March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
8°C 94mm 3.4hrs 13hrs

The weather in March in Carndonagh is characteristically cool and a little damp.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Carndonagh.

March is in the spring in Carndonagh and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 8°C (47°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Carndonagh with around 94mm 3.7 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 21 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Carndonagh weather in March »

April

Carndonagh April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
9°C 70mm 5.4hrs 15.4hrs

Carndonagh's weather in April is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.

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

April is in the spring in Carndonagh and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 10°C (51°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Carndonagh with around 70mm 2.7 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 5.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Carndonagh weather in April »

May

Carndonagh May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
12°C 71mm 6.5hrs 17.7hrs

May is a reasonably dry month in Carndonagh and the temperature is generally cool.

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

May is in the spring in Carndonagh and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (55°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Carndonagh with around 71mm 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 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Carndonagh weather in May »

June

Carndonagh June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
14°C 76mm 6hrs 9.3hrs

The climate in Carndonagh during June can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.

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

June is in the summer in Carndonagh and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (60°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Carndonagh with around 76mm 3 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 6 hours of sunshine per day.

Carndonagh weather in June »

July

Carndonagh July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
15°C 85mm 4.7hrs 11hrs

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

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

July is in the summer in Carndonagh and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Carndonagh with around 85mm 3.4 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 4.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Carndonagh weather in July »

August

Carndonagh August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
15°C 99mm 4.7hrs 13hrs

The weather in August in Carndonagh is characteristically mild and a little damp.

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

August is in the summer in Carndonagh and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 10°C (51°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Carndonagh with around 99mm 3.9 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 4.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Carndonagh weather in August »

September

Carndonagh September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
14°C 110mm 3.8hrs 15.4hrs

Carndonagh's weather in September is typically mild and damp in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Carndonagh.

September is in the fall / autumn in Carndonagh and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Carndonagh with around 110mm 4.3 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 21 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Carndonagh weather in September »

October

Carndonagh October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
11°C 126mm 2.8hrs 17.7hrs

October is a wet month in Carndonagh and the temperature is generally cool.

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

October is in the fall / autumn in Carndonagh and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (55°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Carndonagh with around 126mm 5 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 2.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Carndonagh weather in October »

November

Carndonagh November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
8°C 121mm 1.8hrs 9.3hrs

November in Carndonagh is generally wet with the temperature being cool.

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

November is in the fall / autumn in Carndonagh and is typically the 2nd 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 November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Carndonagh with around 121mm 4.8 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 1.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Carndonagh weather in November »

December

Carndonagh December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
7°C 123mm 1.2hrs 11hrs

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

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

December is in the winter in Carndonagh and is typically the warmest 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 December is the wettest month of the year in Carndonagh with around 123mm 4.8 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 1.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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Carndonagh weather stats

Carndonagh weather statistics
Hottest month: July 16.4°C 61.5°F
Driest month: April 70mm 2.8ins
Sunniest month: May 6.5hrs
Coldest month: February 6.6°C 43.9°F
Wettest month: January 127mm 5ins
Warmest sea: August 14.3°C 57.7°F
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