AI-generatedAdare at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 20°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,340 h
- Rain a year
- 1,044 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+0 / UTC+1
- Elevation
- 10 m
Climate in Adare
Adare has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 20 °C, while January is the coolest at 9 °C. With around 1,340 hours of sunshine a year, Adare is rather dull; May is the sunniest month with 5.9 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Adare
The best time to visit Adare is from May to September. The wettest month is November with 105 mm of precipitation.
Adare through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Adare in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 11–16 °C by day
- 5.0 h of sun a day
- 40 rainy days in all
Adare in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 19–20 °C by day
- 4.8 h of sun a day
- 42 rainy days in all
Adare in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 11–18 °C by day
- 3.0 h of sun a day
- 45 rainy days in all
Adare in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 9–10 °C by day
- 1.9 h of sun a day
- 46 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
All year
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Adare for you.
Your best months: June – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: May – September
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 8°
- Midday, 13:00: about 14°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 14°
- Evening, 20:00: about 12°
- Night, 23:00: about 10°
07:5918:43
Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 07:37–08:46 · evening 17:56–19:04
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:24–07:37 · evening 19:04–19:17
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Adare compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 16° at the start of the month to 13° at the end. The days get 1.9 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 16° | 13° |
| Night-time low | 10° | 7° |
| Daylight | 11.7 h | 9.7 h |
What is the weather like in Adare in October?
In October, Adare is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.0 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 102 mm. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Adare.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 44 min07:59 – 18:43
- UV index
- 2 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 21 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 77 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC+1offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %71 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %0 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %18 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Nature escape”.
What to pack in October
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Adare
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
June has the better holiday weather in Adare: score 69 against 41. In June, days are 5 °C warmer than in October. June has 3 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 41 | 69better |
| Daytime high | 14° | 19° |
| Night-time low | 8° | 11° |
| Sunshine | 3.0 h | 5.5 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 16 | 13better |
| Rainfall | 102 mm | 77 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Adare month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
12January9° · 1.7 h
In January, Adare is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 91 mm. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Adare.
Adare in January18February10° · 2.4 h
In February, Adare is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 86 mm in total. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Adare.
Adare in February30March11° · 3.6 h
In March, Adare is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 78 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Adare.
Adare in March50April14° · 5.4 h
In April, Adare is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 68 mm in total. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Adare.
Adare in April64May16° · 5.9 h
In May, Adare is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 77 mm. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Adare.
Adare in May69June19° · 5.5 h
In June, Adare is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 5.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 77 mm in total. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Adare.
Adare in June63July20° · 4.4 h
In July, Adare is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. Expect around 4.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 80 mm in total. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Adare.
Adare in July62August19° · 4.6 h
In August, Adare is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. Expect around 4.6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 93 mm. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Adare.
Adare in August63September18° · 3.9 h
In September, Adare is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 82 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Adare.
Adare in September41October14° · 3.0 h
In October, Adare is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.0 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 102 mm. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Adare.
Adare in October23November11° · 2.1 h
In November, Adare is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.1 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 105 mm. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Adare.
Adare in November11December9° · 1.5 h
In December, Adare is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.5 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 105 mm. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Adare.
Adare in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Adare
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
CoolOctober: nights around 8°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (4°), the warmest in July (13°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November to April, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 12 | 9° | 4° | 1.7 h | 15 | 91 |
| FebruaryFeb | 18 | 10° | 4° | 2.4 h | 14 | 86 |
| MarchMar | 30 | 11° | 4° | 3.6 h | 13 | 78 |
| AprilApr | 50 | 14° | 6° | 5.4 h | 13 | 68 |
| MayMay | 64 | 16° | 8° | 5.9 h | 14 | 77 |
| JuneJun | 69 | 19° | 11° | 5.5 h | 13 | 77 |
| JulyJul | 63 | 20° | 13° | 4.4 h | 14 | 80 |
| AugustAug | 62 | 19° | 13° | 4.6 h | 15 | 93 |
| SeptemberSep | 63 | 18° | 11° | 3.9 h | 13 | 82 |
| OctoberOct | 41 | 14° | 8° | 3.0 h | 16 | 102 |
| NovemberNov | 23 | 11° | 6° | 2.1 h | 16 | 105 |
| DecemberDec | 11 | 9° | 4° | 1.5 h | 16 | 105 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
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Sunshine hours in Adare
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 3.0 of 10.7 hours of daylight in Adare, 28 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 17 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Adare: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Adare has about 16 rainy days with 102 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Adare
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 2 · lowLittle protection needed; sunglasses on bright days.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 7).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 75 min
- Fair skin
- about 95 min
- Light brown skin
- over 2 h
- Olive skin
- over 2 h
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind and clouds in Adare
How breezy and how cloudy Adare is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Adare typically peaks at 21 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 77 % of the sky over Adare: mostly cloudy, with about 3.0 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Planning a trip to Adare
Weather for your travel dates
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Adare in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Adare has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 65) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 12).
- 44
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 13 °C by day
- 4.9 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 65
May half-term
May – Jun
GoodBest holidays
- 17 °C by day
- 5.8 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 62
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 19 °C by day
- 4.5 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 41
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 14 °C by day
- 3.0 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 12
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 9 °C by day
- 1.6 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 1 h 10 min
- Distance
- 580 km
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
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Adare vs Limerick
In October the holiday weather in Adare and Limerick is about equally good (score 41 vs 45). During the day Limerick is 1 °C warmer than Adare.
| in October | Adare | Limerick |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 41 | 45 |
| Daytime high | 14° | 15° |
| Sunshine | 3 h | 3 h |
| Rainy days | 16 | 15 |
| Best time | May – Sep | Jun – Sep |
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Frequently asked questions about Adare
When is the best time to visit Adare?
The best time to visit Adare is from May to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Adare?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 20 °C and nights around 13 °C. January is the coolest month at 9 °C.
When does it rain most in Adare?
The wettest month is November with 105 mm of precipitation. The driest month is April with 68 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Adare get?
Adare gets around 1,340 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 5.9 hours a day; in December there are 1.5 hours a day.
What time zone is Adare in?
Adare is on UTC+0 in January and UTC+1 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Adare?
A nonstop flight from London to Adare takes about 1 h 10 min, for a straight-line distance of about 580 km.
Which school holidays are best for Adare?
Adare has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 65) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 12). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 44, May half-term 65, summer holidays 62, October half-term 41, Christmas holidays 12.