Donegal Weather in October

What's the weather like in Donegal (Ulster) in October 2024?

The climate in Donegal during October can be summarized as cool and wet.

October is in the fall / autumn in Donegal and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (54°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.

Donegal weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 12.3°C 54.1°F
Nightly temperature 6°C 42.7°F
Average temperature 9.1°C 48.4°F
Daily sunshine 2.8 hrs
Avg rainfall 157 mm 6.2 ins
Rainy days 23 days
Sea temperature 12.7°C 54.8°F
Humidity 92%
Windspeed 22kph 14 mph

On average October is the 4th wettest month of the year in Donegal with around 157mm 6.2 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.

October temperatures in Donegal

Donegal average temperature in October

October rainfall

Donegal average rain in October

October hourly sunshine

Donegal average rain in October

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Donegal in October 2024.

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Donegal weather stats

Donegal weather statistics
Hottest month: July 17.2°C 63°F
Driest month: April 84mm 3.3ins
Sunniest month: April 5.1hrs
Coldest month: January 6.1°C 43°F
Wettest month: December 173mm 6.8ins
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