When is the best time to go to Wicklow

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

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Wicklow 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

Wicklow January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
7°C 98mm 2.2hrs 9.6hrs

The weather in January in Wicklow is characteristically cool and a little damp.

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

January is in the winter in Wicklow and is typically the coldest 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 January is the driest month of the year in Wicklow with around 98mm 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 2.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Wicklow weather in January »

February

Wicklow February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
7°C 75mm 2.9hrs 11.1hrs

February in Wicklow is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.

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

February is in the winter in Wicklow and is typically the 2nd coldest 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 February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Wicklow with around 75mm 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 2.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Wicklow weather in February »

March

Wicklow March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
8°C 74mm 4hrs 12.9hrs

The weather in March in Wicklow is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.

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

March is in the spring in Wicklow and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 9°C (49°F), whilst at night 3°C (38°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Wicklow with around 74mm 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 4 hours of sunshine per day.

Wicklow weather in March »

April

Wicklow April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
10°C 57mm 5.9hrs 15.1hrs

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

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

April is in the spring in Wicklow and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (52°F), whilst at night 5°C (40°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Wicklow with around 57mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Wicklow weather in April »

May

Wicklow May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
13°C 70mm 7hrs 17.2hrs

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

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 Wicklow.

May is in the spring in Wicklow and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Wicklow with around 70mm 2.7 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 7 hours of sunshine per day.

Wicklow weather in May »

June

Wicklow June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
15°C 56mm 6.9hrs 9.6hrs

The climate in Wicklow during June can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.

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

June is in the summer in Wicklow and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 10°C (49°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Wicklow with around 56mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Wicklow weather in June »

July

Wicklow July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
17°C 54mm 6.3hrs 11.1hrs

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

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

July is in the summer in Wicklow and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Wicklow with around 54mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Wicklow weather in July »

August

Wicklow August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
17°C 72mm 5.9hrs 12.9hrs

The weather in August in Wicklow is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.

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

August is in the summer in Wicklow and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (65°F), whilst at night 11°C (53°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Wicklow with around 72mm 2.9 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 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Wicklow weather in August »

September

Wicklow September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
15°C 87mm 4.9hrs 15.1hrs

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

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

September is in the fall / autumn in Wicklow and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Wicklow with around 87mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 4.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Wicklow weather in September »

October

Wicklow October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
12°C 95mm 3.6hrs 17.2hrs

October is a a little damp month in Wicklow and the temperature is generally mild.

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 Wicklow.

October is in the fall / autumn in Wicklow and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Wicklow with around 95mm 3.7 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 3.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Wicklow weather in October »

November

Wicklow November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
9°C 95mm 2.8hrs 9.6hrs

The climate in Wicklow during November can be summarized as cool and a little damp.

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

November is in the fall / autumn in Wicklow and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 10°C (50°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Wicklow with around 95mm 3.8 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 2.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Wicklow weather in November »

December

Wicklow December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
8°C 113mm 2hrs 11.1hrs

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

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

December is in the winter in Wicklow and is typically the warmest 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 December is the wettest month of the year in Wicklow with around 113mm 4.5 inches of rain making it a 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 2 hours of sunshine per day.

Wicklow weather in December »

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Wicklow weather stats

Wicklow weather statistics
Hottest month: July 18.4°C 65.1°F
Driest month: July 54mm 2.1ins
Sunniest month: May 7hrs
Coldest month: February 7.4°C 45.3°F
Wettest month: December 113mm 4.4ins
Warmest sea: August 16°C 60.8°F
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