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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Cairnryan, United Kingdom. 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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Cairnryan weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Cairnryan 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

Cairnryan January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
6°C 128mm 1.8hrs 9.3hrs 8°C

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

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

January is in the winter in Cairnryan and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (44°F), whilst at night 2°C (35°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Cairnryan with around 128mm 5 inches of rain making it a wet 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 1.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Cairnryan February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
6°C 81mm 2.9hrs 11hrs 7°C

February in Cairnryan 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 Cairnryan.

February is in the winter in Cairnryan and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (43°F), whilst at night 2°C (35°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Cairnryan with around 81mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 2.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Cairnryan March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
7°C 96mm 3.7hrs 13hrs 7°C

The weather in March in Cairnryan is characteristically cool and a little damp.

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

March is in the spring in Cairnryan and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 8°C (46°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Cairnryan with around 96mm 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.

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April

Cairnryan April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
9°C 70mm 5.9hrs 15.4hrs 8°C

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

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

April is in the spring in Cairnryan and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (51°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Cairnryan with around 70mm 2.7 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.

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May

Cairnryan May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
12°C 67mm 6.9hrs 17.6hrs 10°C

May is a reasonably dry month in Cairnryan and the temperature is generally cool.

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

May is in the spring in Cairnryan and is typically the 5th coldest 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 May is the 5th driest month of the year in Cairnryan with around 67mm 2.6 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 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Cairnryan June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
14°C 73mm 7.2hrs 9.3hrs 12°C

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

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

June is in the summer in Cairnryan and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (61°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Cairnryan 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 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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July

Cairnryan July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
15°C 77mm 6hrs 11hrs 14°C

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

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

July is in the summer in Cairnryan and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 17°C (63°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Cairnryan with around 77mm 3 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.

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August

Cairnryan August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
15°C 103mm 5.7hrs 13hrs 15°C

The weather in August in Cairnryan is characteristically mild and damp.

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

August is in the summer in Cairnryan and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 17°C (63°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Cairnryan with around 103mm 4.1 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 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Cairnryan weather in August »

September

Cairnryan September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
14°C 125mm 4.2hrs 15.4hrs 15°C

Cairnryan's weather in September is typically mild and wet in nature.

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 Cairnryan.

September is in the fall / autumn in Cairnryan and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 9°C (49°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Cairnryan with around 125mm 4.9 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 4.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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October

Cairnryan October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
11°C 135mm 3.1hrs 17.6hrs 14°C

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

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

October is in the fall / autumn in Cairnryan and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (55°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Cairnryan with around 135mm 5.3 inches of rain making it a wet 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 3.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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November

Cairnryan November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
8°C 128mm 2.3hrs 9.3hrs 12°C

November is a wet month in Cairnryan and the temperature is generally cool.

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

November is in the fall / autumn in Cairnryan and is typically the 2nd 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 November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Cairnryan with around 128mm 5 inches of rain making it a wet 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 2.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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December

Cairnryan December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
6°C 124mm 1.6hrs 11hrs 10°C

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

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

December is in the winter in Cairnryan and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (45°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Cairnryan with around 124mm 4.9 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 1.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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Cairnryan weather stats

Cairnryan weather statistics
Hottest month: July 17°C 62.6°F
Driest month: May 67mm 2.6ins
Sunniest month: May 6.9hrs
Coldest month: February 6.2°C 43.2°F
Wettest month: October 135mm 5.3ins
Warmest sea: August 14.9°C 58.8°F
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