When is the best time to go to Derry
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Derry, 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.
Average temperatures in Derry
Derry weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Derry 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
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8°C | 150mm | 1.9hrs | 9.7hrs |
Derry's weather in January is typically cool and wet in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Derry for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the winter in Derry and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 9°C (47°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Derry with around 150mm 5.9 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 1.9 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8°C | 116mm | 2.6hrs | 11.2hrs |
February in Derry is generally damp with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Derry for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
February is in the winter in Derry and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 9°C (47°F), whilst at night 3°C (38°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Derry with around 116mm 4.6 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.
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9°C | 110mm | 3.8hrs | 12.9hrs |
The weather in March in Derry is characteristically cool and damp.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Derry for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
March is in the spring in Derry and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 10°C (50°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Derry with around 110mm 4.3 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.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11°C | 72mm | 5.7hrs | 15hrs |
Derry's weather in April is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Derry, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
April is in the spring in Derry and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (53°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Derry with around 72mm 2.8 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 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13°C | 85mm | 6.5hrs | 16.9hrs |
May is a a little damp month in Derry and the temperature is generally mild.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Derry, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
May is in the spring in Derry 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 (45°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Derry with around 85mm 3.3 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 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15°C | 69mm | 6.1hrs | 9.7hrs |
June is a reasonably dry month in Derry and the temperature is generally mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Derry, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
June is in the summer in Derry and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Derry with around 69mm 2.7 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 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17°C | 74mm | 5.7hrs | 11.2hrs |
July in Derry is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Derry, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
July is in the summer in Derry and is typically the 6th 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 July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Derry with around 74mm 2.9 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.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16°C | 97mm | 5.5hrs | 12.9hrs |
The weather in August in Derry is characteristically mild and a little damp.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Derry, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
August is in the summer in Derry and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (65°F), whilst at night 11°C (53°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Derry with around 97mm 3.8 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.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15°C | 123mm | 4.4hrs | 15hrs |
Derry's weather in September is typically mild and wet in nature.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Derry, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
September is in the fall / autumn in Derry and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Derry with around 123mm 4.9 inches of rain making it a wet 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.
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12°C | 129mm | 3.1hrs | 16.9hrs |
October is a wet month in Derry and the temperature is generally mild.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Derry for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
October is in the fall / autumn in Derry and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night 8°C (47°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Derry with around 129mm 5.1 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 3.1 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10°C | 132mm | 2.4hrs | 9.7hrs |
Derry's weather in November is typically cool and wet in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Derry for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
November is in the fall / autumn in Derry and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (51°F), whilst at night 5°C (42°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Derry with around 132mm 5.2 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 2.4 hours of sunshine per day.
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8°C | 152mm | 1.8hrs | 11.2hrs |
December in Derry is generally wet with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Derry for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the winter in Derry and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 9°C (49°F), whilst at night 5°C (40°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Derry with around 152mm 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 1.8 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Derry weather stats
| Hottest month: | July | 18.3°C 64.9°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | June | 69mm 2.7ins |
| Sunniest month: | May | 6.5hrs |
| Coldest month: | February | 8.3°C 46.9°F |
| Wettest month: | December | 152mm 6ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 16.4°C 61.5°F |
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