When is the best time to go to Castlebar

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

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Castlebar 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

Castlebar January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
7°C 129mm 1.7hrs 9.5hrs

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

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

January is in the winter in Castlebar and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (45°F), whilst at night 2°C (35°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Castlebar with around 129mm 5.1 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 24 days, although this may vary considerably.

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

Castlebar weather in January »

February

Castlebar February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
7°C 83mm 2.5hrs 11hrs

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

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 Castlebar.

February is in the winter in Castlebar and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 8°C (46°F), whilst at night 2°C (35°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Castlebar with around 83mm 3.3 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 2.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Castlebar weather in February »

March

Castlebar March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
9°C 98mm 3.3hrs 12.9hrs

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

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 Castlebar.

March is in the spring in Castlebar and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 10°C (49°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Castlebar with around 98mm 3.8 inches of rain making it a a little 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 3.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Castlebar weather in March »

April

Castlebar April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
11°C 66mm 5.1hrs 15.2hrs

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

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

April is in the spring in Castlebar and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (53°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Castlebar with around 66mm 2.6 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 5.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Castlebar weather in April »

May

Castlebar May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
13°C 79mm 5.9hrs 17.4hrs

May is a reasonably dry month in Castlebar and the temperature is generally mild.

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

May is in the spring in Castlebar and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (58°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Castlebar with around 79mm 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 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Castlebar weather in May »

June

Castlebar June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
15°C 70mm 5.4hrs 9.5hrs

Castlebar's weather in June is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.

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

June is in the summer in Castlebar and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Castlebar 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 5.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Castlebar weather in June »

July

Castlebar July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
16°C 68mm 4.4hrs 11hrs

July in Castlebar is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.

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

July is in the summer in Castlebar and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 10°C (51°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Castlebar with around 68mm 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 4.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Castlebar weather in July »

August

Castlebar August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
16°C 94mm 4.5hrs 12.9hrs

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

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

August is in the summer in Castlebar and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Castlebar with around 94mm 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 4.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Castlebar weather in August »

September

Castlebar September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
14°C 111mm 3.6hrs 15.2hrs

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

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

September is in the fall / autumn in Castlebar and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (61°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Castlebar with around 111mm 4.4 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 3.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Castlebar weather in September »

October

Castlebar October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
12°C 131mm 2.8hrs 17.4hrs

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

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

October is in the fall / autumn in Castlebar and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (56°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Castlebar with around 131mm 5.2 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.

Castlebar weather in October »

November

Castlebar November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
9°C 134mm 2.1hrs 9.5hrs

November is a wet month in Castlebar and the temperature is generally cool.

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

November is in the fall / autumn in Castlebar and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 10°C (49°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Castlebar with around 134mm 5.3 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 2.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Castlebar weather in November »

December

Castlebar December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
7°C 130mm 1.3hrs 11hrs

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

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

December is in the winter in Castlebar and is typically the warmest 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 December is the wettest month of the year in Castlebar with around 130mm 5.1 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 1.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Castlebar weather in December »

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Castlebar weather stats

Castlebar weather statistics
Hottest month: July 17.6°C 63.7°F
Driest month: April 66mm 2.6ins
Sunniest month: May 5.9hrs
Coldest month: January 7.3°C 45.1°F
Wettest month: November 134mm 5.3ins
Warmest sea: August 15.4°C 59.7°F
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