When is the best time to go to Swinford

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

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Swinford 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

Swinford January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
6°C 123mm 1.7hrs 9.4hrs

January is a wet month in Swinford and the temperature is generally cool.

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

January is in the winter in Swinford and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (45°F), whilst at night 2°C (35°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Swinford with around 123mm 4.8 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.

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February

Swinford February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
7°C 82mm 2.5hrs 11hrs

February in Swinford is generally a little damp with the temperature being cool.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Swinford.

February is in the winter in Swinford 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 (35°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Swinford with around 82mm 3.2 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.

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March

Swinford March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
8°C 96mm 3.3hrs 12.9hrs

The weather in March in Swinford 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 Swinford.

March is in the spring in Swinford 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 Swinford with around 96mm 3.8 inches of rain making it a a little 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.

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April

Swinford April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
11°C 64mm 5hrs 15.2hrs

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

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

April is in the spring in Swinford and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (54°F), whilst at night 4°C (38°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Swinford with around 64mm 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 5 hours of sunshine per day.

Swinford weather in April »

May

Swinford May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
13°C 79mm 5.7hrs 17.4hrs

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

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

May is in the spring in Swinford and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (58°F), whilst at night 6°C (42°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Swinford with around 79mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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.

Swinford weather in May »

June

Swinford June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
15°C 73mm 5.2hrs 9.4hrs

June is a reasonably dry month in Swinford and the temperature is generally mild.

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

June is in the summer in Swinford 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 Swinford with around 73mm 2.9 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.

Swinford weather in June »

July

Swinford July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
16°C 69mm 4.3hrs 11hrs

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

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

July is in the summer in Swinford and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (65°F), whilst at night 10°C (51°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Swinford with around 69mm 2.7 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 4.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Swinford weather in July »

August

Swinford August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
16°C 96mm 4.3hrs 12.9hrs

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

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

August is in the summer in Swinford and is typically the 5th 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 August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Swinford with around 96mm 3.8 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 4.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Swinford weather in August »

September

Swinford September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
14°C 108mm 3.5hrs 15.2hrs

Swinford's weather in September is typically mild and damp in nature.

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

September is in the fall / autumn in Swinford and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (61°F), whilst at night 8°C (47°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Swinford with around 108mm 4.3 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 3.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Swinford weather in September »

October

Swinford October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
12°C 128mm 2.7hrs 17.4hrs

October is a wet month in Swinford and the temperature is generally cool.

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

October is in the fall / autumn in Swinford and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (56°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Swinford with around 128mm 5 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 2.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Swinford weather in October »

November

Swinford November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
9°C 125mm 2.1hrs 9.4hrs

Cool and wet weather often prevails in Swinford during the month of November

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

November is in the fall / autumn in Swinford and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 10°C (49°F), whilst at night 3°C (38°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Swinford with around 125mm 4.9 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 2.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Swinford weather in November »

December

Swinford December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
7°C 125mm 1.4hrs 11hrs

December in Swinford is generally wet with the temperature being cool.

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

December is in the winter in Swinford and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 8°C (46°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Swinford with around 125mm 4.9 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 1.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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Swinford weather stats

Swinford weather statistics
Hottest month: July 18°C 64.4°F
Driest month: April 64mm 2.5ins
Sunniest month: May 5.7hrs
Coldest month: January 7°C 44.6°F
Wettest month: October 128mm 5ins
Warmest sea: August 15.2°C 59.4°F
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