When is the best time to go to Skibbereen
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Skibbereen, 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 Skibbereen
Skibbereen weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Skibbereen 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 | 154mm | 1.9hrs | 9.7hrs |
Skibbereen'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 Skibbereen for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the winter in Skibbereen 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 Skibbereen with around 154mm 6.1 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.
Skibbereen weather in January »
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8°C | 121mm | 2.6hrs | 11.2hrs |
February in Skibbereen is generally wet with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Skibbereen for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
February is in the winter in Skibbereen 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 Skibbereen with around 121mm 4.7 inches of rain making it a wet 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.
Skibbereen weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9°C | 113mm | 3.7hrs | 12.9hrs |
The weather in March in Skibbereen is characteristically cool and damp.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Skibbereen for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
March is in the spring in Skibbereen 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 Skibbereen with around 113mm 4.5 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 3.7 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11°C | 73mm | 5.6hrs | 15hrs |
Skibbereen's weather in April is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Skibbereen, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
April is in the spring in Skibbereen 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 Skibbereen with around 73mm 2.9 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 5.6 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13°C | 86mm | 6.5hrs | 16.9hrs |
May is a a little damp month in Skibbereen and the temperature is generally mild.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Skibbereen, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
May is in the spring in Skibbereen 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 Skibbereen with around 86mm 3.4 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 | 71mm | 6hrs | 9.7hrs |
Skibbereen's weather in June is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Skibbereen, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
June is in the summer in Skibbereen 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 Skibbereen with around 71mm 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 6 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17°C | 76mm | 5.6hrs | 11.2hrs |
July in Skibbereen is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Skibbereen, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
July is in the summer in Skibbereen and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (65°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Skibbereen with around 76mm 3 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 5.6 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16°C | 99mm | 5.4hrs | 12.9hrs |
The weather in August in Skibbereen is characteristically mild and a little damp.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Skibbereen, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
August is in the summer in Skibbereen and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (65°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Skibbereen with around 99mm 3.9 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 5.4 hours of sunshine per day.
Skibbereen weather in August »
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15°C | 125mm | 4.3hrs | 15hrs |
Skibbereen's weather in September is typically mild and wet in nature.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Skibbereen, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
September is in the fall / autumn in Skibbereen 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 Skibbereen with around 125mm 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 4.3 hours of sunshine per day.
Skibbereen weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13°C | 133mm | 3.1hrs | 16.9hrs |
October is a wet month in Skibbereen and the temperature is generally mild.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Skibbereen for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
October is in the fall / autumn in Skibbereen 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 Skibbereen with around 133mm 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 3.1 hours of sunshine per day.
Skibbereen weather in October »
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10°C | 136mm | 2.3hrs | 9.7hrs |
Cool and wet weather often prevails in Skibbereen during the month of November
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Skibbereen for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
November is in the fall / autumn in Skibbereen and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (51°F), whilst at night 6°C (42°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Skibbereen with around 136mm 5.4 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 2.3 hours of sunshine per day.
Skibbereen weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9°C | 158mm | 1.8hrs | 11.2hrs |
December in Skibbereen is generally wet with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Skibbereen for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the winter in Skibbereen 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 (40°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Skibbereen with around 158mm 6.2 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
Skibbereen weather stats
| Hottest month: | July | 18.2°C 64.8°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | June | 71mm 2.8ins |
| Sunniest month: | May | 6.5hrs |
| Coldest month: | February | 8.5°C 47.3°F |
| Wettest month: | December | 158mm 6.2ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 16.4°C 61.5°F |
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