AI-generatedAn Clochán Liath at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Aug
- Warmest month
- Aug · 17°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 15.5°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,340 h
- Rain a year
- 1,540 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+0 / UTC+1
- Elevation
- 12 m
Climate in An Clochán Liath
An Clochán Liath has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 17 °C, while January is the coolest at 9 °C. With around 1,340 hours of sunshine a year, An Clochán Liath is rather dull; May is the sunniest month with 6.4 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit An Clochán Liath
The best time to visit An Clochán Liath is from June to August. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 15.5 °C. The wettest month is December with 171 mm of precipitation.
An Clochán Liath through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
An Clochán Liath in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 10–14 °C by day
- Sea 10 °C
- 5.0 h of sun a day
- 48 rainy days in all
An Clochán Liath in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 16–17 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 5.1 h of sun a day
- 56 rainy days in all
An Clochán Liath in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 11–16 °C by day
- Sea 13 °C
- 2.8 h of sun a day
- 60 rainy days in all
An Clochán Liath in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 9 °C by day
- Sea 9 °C
- 1.7 h of sun a day
- 60 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
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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Your best months: July – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: June – August
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 9°
- Midday, 13:00: about 13°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 13°
- Evening, 20:00: about 12°
- Night, 23:00: about 11°
08:0118:37
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 07:38–08:51 · evening 17:47–19:00
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:24–07:38 · evening 19:00–19:14
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 An Clochán Liath compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 15° at the start of the month to 12° at the end. The sea cools from 14° to 13°. The days get 2.1 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 15° | 12° |
| Night-time low | 10° | 8° |
| Sea | 14° | 13° |
| Daylight | 11.6 h | 9.5 h |
What is the weather like in An Clochán Liath in October?
In October, An Clochán Liath is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 13.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.9 hours a day. It rains often – on about 21 days, adding up to 165 mm. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 34 km/h. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in An Clochán Liath.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 37 min08:01 – 18:37
- UV index
- 1 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 34 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 77 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snow
- Time zone
- UTC+1offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %61 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %0 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %0 %
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
- Windproof jacket
Compare two months in An Clochán Liath
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
August has the better holiday weather in An Clochán Liath: score 57 against 31. In August, days are 3 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 2 °C warmer in August. August has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in August.
| Month | October | August |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 31 | 57better |
| Daytime high | 14° | 17° |
| Night-time low | 9° | 13° |
| Sea | 13.5° | 15.5° |
| Sunshine | 2.9 h | 5.0 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 21 | 20better |
| Rainfall | 165 mm | 130 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
An Clochán Liath month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
4January9° · Sea 9° · 1.4 h
In January, An Clochán Liath is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 9.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.4 hours a day. It rains often – on about 21 days, adding up to 154 mm. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 38 km/h. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in An Clochán Liath.
An Clochán Liath in January4February9° · Sea 8° · 2.4 h
In February, An Clochán Liath is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 8.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.4 hours a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 131 mm. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 37 km/h. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in An Clochán Liath.
An Clochán Liath in February13March10° · Sea 9° · 3.3 h
In March, An Clochán Liath is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 8.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 102 mm. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 33 km/h. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in An Clochán Liath.
An Clochán Liath in March34April12° · Sea 9° · 5.3 h
In April, An Clochán Liath is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 9.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 83 mm. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 29 km/h. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in An Clochán Liath.
An Clochán Liath in April49May14° · Sea 11° · 6.4 h
In May, An Clochán Liath is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 11.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 96 mm. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in An Clochán Liath.
An Clochán Liath in May54June16° · Sea 13° · 5.5 h
In June, An Clochán Liath is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 13.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 101 mm. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in An Clochán Liath – and yet one of the best months here.
An Clochán Liath in June56July17° · Sea 15° · 4.9 h
In July, An Clochán Liath is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 14.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 114 mm. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in An Clochán Liath – and yet one of the best months here.
An Clochán Liath in July57August17° · Sea 16° · 5.0 h
In August, An Clochán Liath is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 15.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 20 days, adding up to 130 mm. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in An Clochán Liath – and yet one of the best months here.
An Clochán Liath in August48September16° · Sea 15° · 3.8 h
In September, An Clochán Liath is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 14.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.8 hours a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 123 mm. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 31 km/h. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in An Clochán Liath.
An Clochán Liath in September31October14° · Sea 14° · 2.9 h
In October, An Clochán Liath is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 13.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.9 hours a day. It rains often – on about 21 days, adding up to 165 mm. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 34 km/h. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in An Clochán Liath.
An Clochán Liath in October17November11° · Sea 12° · 1.7 h
In November, An Clochán Liath is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 11.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 21 days, adding up to 171 mm. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 36 km/h. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in An Clochán Liath.
An Clochán Liath in November7December9° · Sea 10° · 1.3 h
In December, An Clochán Liath is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 10.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 21 days, adding up to 171 mm. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 37 km/h. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in An Clochán Liath.
An Clochán Liath in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in An Clochán Liath
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 9°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in February (4°), the warmest in August (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 | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 4 | 9° | 5° | 9.0° | 1.4 h | 21 | 154 |
| FebruaryFeb | 4 | 9° | 4° | 8.4° | 2.4 h | 18 | 131 |
| MarchMar | 13 | 10° | 5° | 8.5° | 3.3 h | 17 | 102 |
| AprilApr | 34 | 12° | 6° | 9.4° | 5.3 h | 15 | 83 |
| MayMay | 49 | 14° | 8° | 11.3° | 6.4 h | 16 | 96 |
| JuneJun | 54 | 16° | 11° | 13.4° | 5.5 h | 17 | 101 |
| JulyJul | 56 | 17° | 12° | 14.9° | 4.9 h | 19 | 114 |
| AugustAug | 57 | 17° | 13° | 15.5° | 5.0 h | 20 | 130 |
| SeptemberSep | 48 | 16° | 11° | 14.9° | 3.8 h | 18 | 123 |
| OctoberOct | 31 | 14° | 9° | 13.5° | 2.9 h | 21 | 165 |
| NovemberNov | 17 | 11° | 7° | 11.9° | 1.7 h | 21 | 171 |
| DecemberDec | 7 | 9° | 5° | 10.3° | 1.3 h | 21 | 171 |
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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Sea temperature
Sea temperature in An Clochán Liath
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 12.8 – 13.9 °C
Swimming season: Always below 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in An Clochán Liath ranges from 8.4 °C in February to 15.5 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
From November to January the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 14.9 and 16.3 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 9.0° | 8.5° | 9.5° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 8.4° | 7.8° | 8.9° | cold |
| MarchMar | 8.5° | 7.8° | 9.1° | cold |
| AprilApr | 9.4° | 8.5° | 10.0° | cold |
| MayMay | 11.3° | 10.4° | 12.3° | cold |
| JuneJun | 13.4° | 12.4° | 14.5° | cold |
| JulyJul | 14.9° | 13.9° | 16.0° | cold |
| AugustAug | 15.5° | 14.9° | 16.3° | cold |
| SeptemberSep | 14.9° | 14.2° | 15.5° | cold |
| OctoberOct | 13.5° | 12.8° | 13.9° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 11.9° | 11.0° | 12.4° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 10.3° | 9.7° | 10.7° | cold |
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in An Clochán Liath
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 2.9 of 10.6 hours of daylight in An Clochán Liath, 27 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain
Rain in An Clochán Liath: 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, An Clochán Liath has about 21 rainy days with 165 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in An Clochán Liath
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 1 · lowLittle protection needed; sunglasses on bright days.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 7).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 95 min
- Fair skin
- about 115 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 & clouds
Wind and clouds in An Clochán Liath
How breezy and how cloudy An Clochán Liath 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 An Clochán Liath typically peaks at 34 km/h during the day: Beaufort 5, fresh breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting, and here it is that strong all year.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 77 % of the sky over An Clochán Liath: mostly cloudy, with about 2.9 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.
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An Clochán Liath 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.
An Clochán Liath has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 57) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 6).
- 28
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 11 °C by day
- Sea 9 °C
- 4.7 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 50
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 14 °C by day
- Sea 12 °C
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 57
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
FairBest holidays
- 17 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 5.0 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 31
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 14 °C by day
- Sea 14 °C
- 2.9 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 6
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 9 °C by day
- Sea 10 °C
- 1.4 h of sun a day
- 21 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 15 min
- Distance
- 650 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.
Good to know: Ireland
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Languages
- English, Irish
- Sockets
- Type G · 230 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the left
- Dialling code
- +353
- Emergency number
- 112
UK plugs fit
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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An Clochán Liath vs Gaoth Dobhair
In October the holiday weather in An Clochán Liath and Gaoth Dobhair is about equally good (score 31 vs 29). During the day Gaoth Dobhair is 1 °C cooler than An Clochán Liath. The sea in Gaoth Dobhair is 1 °C cooler.
| in October | An Clochán Liath | Gaoth Dobhair |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 31 | 29 |
| Daytime high | 14° | 13° |
| Sea | 14° | 13° |
| Sunshine | 3 h | 3 h |
| Rainy days | 21 | 21 |
| Best time | Jun – Aug | Jun – Aug |
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Frequently asked questions about An Clochán Liath
When is the best time to visit An Clochán Liath?
The best time to visit An Clochán Liath is from June to August. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in An Clochán Liath?
The sea temperature in An Clochán Liath ranges from 8.4 °C in February to 15.5 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in An Clochán Liath in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 13.5 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
What is the warmest month in An Clochán Liath?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 17 °C and nights around 13 °C. January is the coolest month at 9 °C.
When does it rain most in An Clochán Liath?
The wettest month is December with 171 mm of precipitation. The driest month is April with 83 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does An Clochán Liath get?
An Clochán Liath gets around 1,340 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 6.4 hours a day; in December there are 1.3 hours a day.
What time zone is An Clochán Liath in?
An Clochán Liath is on UTC+0 in January and UTC+1 in July.
How long is the flight from London to An Clochán Liath?
A nonstop flight from London to An Clochán Liath takes about 1 h 15 min, for a straight-line distance of about 650 km.
Which school holidays are best for An Clochán Liath?
An Clochán Liath has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 57) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 6). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 28, May half-term 50, summer holidays 57, October half-term 31, Christmas holidays 6.