When is the best time to go to Longford

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

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Longford 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

Longford January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
6°C 107mm 1.8hrs 9.5hrs

Longford's weather in January is typically cool and damp in nature.

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

January is in the winter in Longford 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 Longford with around 107mm 4.2 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 1.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Longford February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
7°C 75mm 2.5hrs 11hrs

February in Longford is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being 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 Longford.

February is in the winter in Longford 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 Longford with around 75mm 3 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 2.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Longford weather in February »

March

Longford March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
9°C 82mm 3.3hrs 12.9hrs

The weather in March in Longford is characteristically cool and a little 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 Longford.

March is in the spring in Longford 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 Longford with around 82mm 3.2 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 3.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Longford weather in March »

April

Longford April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
11°C 63mm 4.9hrs 15.2hrs

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

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

April is in the spring in Longford 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 Longford 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.

Longford weather in April »

May

Longford May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
13°C 77mm 5.5hrs 17.3hrs

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

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

May is in the spring in Longford and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 6°C (42°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Longford 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 5.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Longford weather in May »

June

Longford June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
16°C 71mm 5.2hrs 9.5hrs

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

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

June is in the summer in Longford and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 9°C (47°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Longford with around 71mm 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.

Longford weather in June »

July

Longford July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
17°C 66mm 4.5hrs 11hrs

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

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

July is in the summer in Longford and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Longford 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 4.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Longford weather in July »

August

Longford August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
17°C 85mm 4.4hrs 12.9hrs

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

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

August is in the summer in Longford and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Longford with around 85mm 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 4.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Longford weather in August »

September

Longford September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
15°C 97mm 3.7hrs 15.2hrs

Longford's weather in September is typically mild and a little damp in nature.

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

September is in the fall / autumn in Longford and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (62°F), whilst at night 8°C (47°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Longford with around 97mm 3.8 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 3.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Longford weather in September »

October

Longford October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
12°C 104mm 2.8hrs 17.3hrs

October is a damp month in Longford and the temperature is generally 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 Longford.

October is in the fall / autumn in Longford 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 (43°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Longford with around 104mm 4.1 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 2.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Longford weather in October »

November

Longford November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
8°C 103mm 2.2hrs 9.5hrs

The weather in November in Longford is characteristically cool and damp.

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

November is in the fall / autumn in Longford 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 Longford with around 103mm 4.1 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 2.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Longford weather in November »

December

Longford December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
7°C 108mm 1.5hrs 11hrs

December in Longford is generally damp with the temperature being cool.

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

December is in the winter in Longford 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 (35°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Longford with around 108mm 4.3 inches of rain making it a 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 1.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Longford weather in December »

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Longford weather stats

Longford weather statistics
Hottest month: July 18.7°C 65.7°F
Driest month: April 63mm 2.5ins
Sunniest month: April 4.9hrs
Coldest month: January 6.9°C 44.4°F
Wettest month: December 108mm 4.3ins
Warmest sea: August 15.5°C 59.9°F
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