When is the best time to go to Sligo
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Sligo, 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 Sligo
Sligo weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Sligo 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6°C | 138mm | 1.7hrs | 9.4hrs |
January in Sligo is generally wet with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Sligo for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the winter in Sligo and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (44°F), whilst at night 1°C (34°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Sligo with around 138mm 5.4 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 1.7 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6°C | 94mm | 2.5hrs | 11hrs |
February in Sligo is generally a little damp 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 Sligo.
February is in the winter in Sligo and is typically the 2nd 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 February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Sligo with around 94mm 3.7 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 2.5 hours of sunshine per day.
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8°C | 107mm | 3.3hrs | 13hrs |
The weather in March in Sligo is characteristically cool and damp.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Sligo for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
March is in the spring in Sligo and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 9°C (49°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Sligo with around 107mm 4.2 inches of rain making it a damp 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 3.3 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11°C | 73mm | 5hrs | 15.3hrs |
Sligo's weather in April is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Sligo, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
April is in the spring in Sligo and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (53°F), whilst at night 3°C (38°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Sligo with around 73mm 2.9 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 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13°C | 85mm | 5.7hrs | 17.4hrs |
May is a a little damp month in Sligo and the temperature is generally cool.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Sligo, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
May is in the spring in Sligo and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (58°F), whilst at night 5°C (42°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Sligo with around 85mm 3.4 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 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15°C | 84mm | 5.3hrs | 9.4hrs |
Sligo's weather in June is typically mild and a little damp in nature.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Sligo, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
June is in the summer in Sligo and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 8°C (47°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Sligo with around 84mm 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 5.3 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16°C | 84mm | 4.3hrs | 11hrs |
July in Sligo is generally a little damp with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Sligo, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
July is in the summer in Sligo and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (65°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Sligo with around 84mm 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 4.3 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16°C | 105mm | 4.4hrs | 13hrs |
The weather in August in Sligo is characteristically mild and damp.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Sligo, with some very good weather at this time of year.
August is in the summer in Sligo and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Sligo with around 105mm 4.1 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 4.4 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14°C | 123mm | 3.6hrs | 15.3hrs |
Sligo's weather in September is typically mild and wet in nature.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Sligo, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
September is in the fall / autumn in Sligo and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (60°F), whilst at night 8°C (47°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Sligo with around 123mm 4.8 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 3.6 hours of sunshine per day.
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12°C | 139mm | 2.8hrs | 17.4hrs |
October is a wet month in Sligo and the temperature is generally cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Sligo for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
October is in the fall / autumn in Sligo and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (55°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Sligo with around 139mm 5.5 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.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8°C | 135mm | 2.1hrs | 9.4hrs |
November in Sligo is generally wet with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Sligo for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
November is in the fall / autumn in Sligo 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 Sligo with around 135mm 5.3 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 2.1 hours of sunshine per day.
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7°C | 141mm | 1.3hrs | 11hrs |
December in Sligo is generally wet with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Sligo for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the winter in Sligo 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 (36°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Sligo with around 141mm 5.5 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 1.3 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Sligo weather stats
| Hottest month: | July | 17.9°C 64.2°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | April | 73mm 2.9ins |
| Sunniest month: | April | 5hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 6.8°C 44.2°F |
| Wettest month: | December | 141mm 5.6ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 14.6°C 58.3°F |
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