When is the best time to go to Clonakilty

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

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Clonakilty 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

Clonakilty January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
8°C 138mm 2hrs 9.7hrs 10°C

January in Clonakilty is generally wet with the temperature being cool.

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

January is in the winter in Clonakilty and is typically the coldest 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 January is the driest month of the year in Clonakilty with around 138mm 5.4 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 hours of sunshine per day.

Clonakilty weather in January »

February

Clonakilty February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
8°C 107mm 2.6hrs 11.2hrs 10°C

February in Clonakilty is generally damp with the temperature being cool.

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

February is in the winter in Clonakilty and is typically the 2nd coldest 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 February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Clonakilty with around 107mm 4.2 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 2.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Clonakilty weather in February »

March

Clonakilty March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
9°C 103mm 3.8hrs 12.9hrs 10°C

The weather in March in Clonakilty is characteristically cool and damp.

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 Clonakilty.

March is in the spring in Clonakilty and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 10°C (51°F), whilst at night 4°C (40°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Clonakilty with around 103mm 4 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 3.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Clonakilty weather in March »

April

Clonakilty April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
11°C 67mm 5.7hrs 15hrs 10°C

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

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

April is in the spring in Clonakilty and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (54°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Clonakilty with around 67mm 2.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Clonakilty weather in April »

May

Clonakilty May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
13°C 80mm 6.6hrs 16.9hrs 12°C

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

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

May is in the spring in Clonakilty and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (58°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Clonakilty with around 80mm 3.2 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 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Clonakilty weather in May »

June

Clonakilty June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
15°C 64mm 6.2hrs 9.7hrs 14°C

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

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

June is in the summer in Clonakilty and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 17°C (63°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Clonakilty with around 64mm 2.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Clonakilty weather in June »

July

Clonakilty July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
17°C 70mm 5.8hrs 11.2hrs 16°C

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

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

July is in the summer in Clonakilty and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Clonakilty with around 70mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Clonakilty weather in July »

August

Clonakilty August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
17°C 93mm 5.5hrs 12.9hrs 17°C

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

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

August is in the summer in Clonakilty and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (65°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Clonakilty with around 93mm 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 5.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Clonakilty weather in August »

September

Clonakilty September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
15°C 118mm 4.5hrs 15hrs 16°C

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

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

September is in the fall / autumn in Clonakilty and is typically the 4th 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 September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Clonakilty with around 118mm 4.6 inches of rain making it a 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 4.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Clonakilty weather in September »

October

Clonakilty October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
13°C 120mm 3.2hrs 16.9hrs 14°C

October is a wet month in Clonakilty 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 Clonakilty.

October is in the fall / autumn in Clonakilty and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night 9°C (47°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Clonakilty with around 120mm 4.7 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 3.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Clonakilty weather in October »

November

Clonakilty November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
10°C 122mm 2.4hrs 9.7hrs 12°C

The weather in November in Clonakilty is characteristically cool and wet.

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 Clonakilty.

November is in the fall / autumn in Clonakilty and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (52°F), whilst at night 6°C (42°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Clonakilty with around 122mm 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 2.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Clonakilty weather in November »

December

Clonakilty December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
9°C 139mm 1.8hrs 11.2hrs 11°C

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

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

December is in the winter in Clonakilty and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 10°C (49°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Clonakilty with around 139mm 5.5 inches of rain making it a wet 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 1.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Clonakilty weather in December »

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Clonakilty weather stats

Clonakilty weather statistics
Hottest month: July 18.5°C 65.3°F
Driest month: June 64mm 2.5ins
Sunniest month: May 6.6hrs
Coldest month: February 8.5°C 47.3°F
Wettest month: December 139mm 5.5ins
Warmest sea: August 16.8°C 62.2°F
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