When is the best time to go to Carrick-on-Shannon

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Carrick-on-Shannon, 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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Carrick-on-Shannon weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Carrick-on-Shannon 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

Carrick-on-Shannon January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
6°C 113mm 1.7hrs 9.4hrs

The climate in Carrick-on-Shannon during January can be summarized as cool and damp.

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

January is in the winter in Carrick-on-Shannon 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 (34°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Carrick-on-Shannon with around 113mm 4.4 inches of rain making it a damp 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 1.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Carrick-on-Shannon February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
7°C 77mm 2.5hrs 11hrs

February in Carrick-on-Shannon is generally reasonably dry 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 Carrick-on-Shannon.

February is in the winter in Carrick-on-Shannon 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 (34°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Carrick-on-Shannon with around 77mm 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 2.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Carrick-on-Shannon March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
9°C 87mm 3.3hrs 12.9hrs

The weather in March in Carrick-on-Shannon is characteristically cool and a little damp.

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 Carrick-on-Shannon.

March is in the spring in Carrick-on-Shannon and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 10°C (49°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Carrick-on-Shannon with around 87mm 3.4 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 3.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Carrick-on-Shannon April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
11°C 63mm 4.9hrs 15.2hrs

Carrick-on-Shannon's weather in April is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Carrick-on-Shannon, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

April is in the spring in Carrick-on-Shannon 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 Carrick-on-Shannon with around 63mm 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 4.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Carrick-on-Shannon May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
13°C 78mm 5.5hrs 17.4hrs

May is a reasonably dry month in Carrick-on-Shannon and the temperature is generally mild.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Carrick-on-Shannon, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

May is in the spring in Carrick-on-Shannon and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 5°C (42°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Carrick-on-Shannon with around 78mm 3.1 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 5.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Carrick-on-Shannon June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
16°C 70mm 5.2hrs 9.4hrs

Carrick-on-Shannon's weather in June is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.

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

June is in the summer in Carrick-on-Shannon and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (63°F), whilst at night 8°C (47°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Carrick-on-Shannon with around 70mm 2.8 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 5.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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July

Carrick-on-Shannon July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
17°C 67mm 4.4hrs 11hrs

July in Carrick-on-Shannon is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.

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

July is in the summer in Carrick-on-Shannon and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 10°C (51°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Carrick-on-Shannon with around 67mm 2.6 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 4.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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August

Carrick-on-Shannon August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
17°C 85mm 4.3hrs 12.9hrs

The weather in August in Carrick-on-Shannon is characteristically mild and a little damp.

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

August is in the summer in Carrick-on-Shannon and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (65°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Carrick-on-Shannon with around 85mm 3.4 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 4.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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September

Carrick-on-Shannon September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
15°C 100mm 3.7hrs 15.2hrs

Carrick-on-Shannon's weather in September is typically mild and a little damp in nature.

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

September is in the fall / autumn in Carrick-on-Shannon and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (61°F), whilst at night 8°C (47°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Carrick-on-Shannon with around 100mm 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 3.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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October

Carrick-on-Shannon October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
12°C 108mm 2.8hrs 17.4hrs

October is a damp month in Carrick-on-Shannon and the temperature is generally cool.

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 Carrick-on-Shannon.

October is in the fall / autumn in Carrick-on-Shannon 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 Carrick-on-Shannon with around 108mm 4.3 inches of rain making it a damp 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 2.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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November

Carrick-on-Shannon November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
8°C 110mm 2.1hrs 9.4hrs

November in Carrick-on-Shannon is generally damp with the temperature being cool.

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

November is in the fall / autumn in Carrick-on-Shannon 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 Carrick-on-Shannon 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 2.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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December

Carrick-on-Shannon December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
7°C 113mm 1.4hrs 11hrs

December in Carrick-on-Shannon is generally damp with the temperature being cool.

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

December is in the winter in Carrick-on-Shannon and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 8°C (46°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Carrick-on-Shannon with around 113mm 4.5 inches of rain making it a damp 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 1.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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Carrick-on-Shannon weather stats

Carrick-on-Shannon weather statistics
Hottest month: July 18.5°C 65.3°F
Driest month: April 63mm 2.5ins
Sunniest month: April 4.9hrs
Coldest month: January 6.8°C 44.2°F
Wettest month: December 113mm 4.4ins
Warmest sea: August 15.2°C 59.4°F
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