AI-generatedClonakilty at a glance
- Best time
- May – Jul
- Warmest month
- Jul · 19°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 16.2°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,400 h
- Rain a year
- 1,019 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+0 / UTC+1
- Elevation
- 53 m
Climate in Clonakilty
Clonakilty has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 19 °C, while January is the coolest at 9 °C. With around 1,400 hours of sunshine a year, Clonakilty is rather dull; May is the sunniest month with 6.0 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Clonakilty
The best time to visit Clonakilty is from May to July. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 16.2 °C. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from June to July and in September. Rain is frequent in August and from October to March; the wettest month is October with 117 mm.
Clonakilty through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Clonakilty in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 11–15 °C by day
- Sea 10 °C
- 4.9 h of sun a day
- 37 rainy days in all
Clonakilty in summer
Jun – Aug
Poor
- 18–19 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 5.3 h of sun a day
- 35 rainy days in all
Clonakilty in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 12–17 °C by day
- Sea 14 °C
- 3.2 h of sun a day
- 40 rainy days in all
Clonakilty in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 9–10 °C by day
- Sea 10 °C
- 2.0 h of sun a day
- 42 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Jun – Jul, Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Aug, Oct – Mar
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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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
Poor
Best time to visit: May – July
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 14°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 14°
- Evening, 20:00: about 12°
- Night, 23:00: about 11°
07:5818:45
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 07:37–08:44 · evening 17:59–19:05
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:24–07:37 · evening 19:05–19:18
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 Clonakilty 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 sea cools from 15° to 13°. The days get 1.9 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 16° | 13° |
| Night-time low | 10° | 8° |
| Sea | 15° | 13° |
| Daylight | 11.7 h | 9.8 h |
What is the weather like in Clonakilty in October?
In October, Clonakilty is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 14.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.1 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 117 mm. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Clonakilty.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 47 min07:58 – 18:45
- UV index
- 2 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 26 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 74 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC+1offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %0 %
- Seaweight 25 %0 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %2 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %24 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Clonakilty
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 Clonakilty: score 20 against 5. In June, days are 4 °C warmer than in October. The sea is about as warm in both months. June has 4 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 5 | 20better |
| Daytime high | 14° | 18° |
| Night-time low | 9° | 11° |
| Sea | 14.0° | 14.2° |
| Sunshine | 3.1 h | 5.9 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 15 | 11better |
| Rainfall | 117 mm | 70 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Clonakilty month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
5January9° · Sea 10° · 1.9 h
In January, Clonakilty is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 9.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.9 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 100 mm. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 28 km/h. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Clonakilty.
Clonakilty in January8February10° · Sea 9° · 2.5 h
In February, Clonakilty is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 9.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 83 mm in total. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 29 km/h. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Clonakilty.
Clonakilty in February9March11° · Sea 9° · 3.4 h
In March, Clonakilty is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 9.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.4 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 Clonakilty.
Clonakilty in March16April13° · Sea 10° · 5.2 h
In April, Clonakilty is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 10.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 71 mm in total. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Clonakilty.
Clonakilty in April18May15° · Sea 12° · 6.0 h
In May, Clonakilty is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 11.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 69 mm in total. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Clonakilty – and yet one of the best months here.
Clonakilty in May20June18° · Sea 14° · 5.9 h
In June, Clonakilty is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 14.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 70 mm in total. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Clonakilty – and yet one of the best months here.
Clonakilty in June18July19° · Sea 16° · 5.1 h
In July, Clonakilty is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 15.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 69 mm in total. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Clonakilty – and yet one of the best months here.
Clonakilty in July14August19° · Sea 16° · 4.8 h
In August, Clonakilty is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 16.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 79 mm in total. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Clonakilty.
Clonakilty in August14September17° · Sea 16° · 4.1 h
In September, Clonakilty is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 15.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 78 mm in total. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Clonakilty.
Clonakilty in September5October14° · Sea 14° · 3.1 h
In October, Clonakilty is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 14.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.1 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 117 mm. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Clonakilty.
Clonakilty in October6November12° · Sea 12° · 2.4 h
In November, Clonakilty is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 12.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 99 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Clonakilty.
Clonakilty in November5December10° · Sea 11° · 1.7 h
In December, Clonakilty is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 10.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 107 mm. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 29 km/h. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Clonakilty.
Clonakilty 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 Clonakilty
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 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 | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 5 | 9° | 5° | 9.8° | 1.9 h | 14 | 100 |
| FebruaryFeb | 8 | 10° | 4° | 9.4° | 2.5 h | 12 | 83 |
| MarchMar | 9 | 11° | 5° | 9.3° | 3.4 h | 13 | 78 |
| AprilApr | 16 | 13° | 6° | 10.1° | 5.2 h | 12 | 71 |
| MayMay | 18 | 15° | 9° | 11.9° | 6.0 h | 13 | 69 |
| JuneJun | 20 | 18° | 11° | 14.2° | 5.9 h | 11 | 70 |
| JulyJul | 18 | 19° | 13° | 15.9° | 5.1 h | 11 | 69 |
| AugustAug | 14 | 19° | 13° | 16.2° | 4.8 h | 13 | 79 |
| SeptemberSep | 14 | 17° | 11° | 15.6° | 4.1 h | 11 | 78 |
| OctoberOct | 5 | 14° | 9° | 14.0° | 3.1 h | 15 | 117 |
| NovemberNov | 6 | 12° | 7° | 12.1° | 2.4 h | 14 | 99 |
| DecemberDec | 5 | 10° | 5° | 10.5° | 1.7 h | 15 | 107 |
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 Clonakilty
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 13.1 – 14.7 °C
Swimming season: Always below 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Clonakilty ranges from 9.3 °C in March to 16.2 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in August, while the air already peaks in July. 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 15.4 and 17.0 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 9.8° | 9.1° | 10.3° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 9.4° | 8.8° | 9.9° | cold |
| MarchMar | 9.3° | 8.6° | 9.9° | cold |
| AprilApr | 10.1° | 9.5° | 10.8° | cold |
| MayMay | 11.9° | 10.9° | 12.7° | cold |
| JuneJun | 14.2° | 13.2° | 15.7° | cold |
| JulyJul | 15.9° | 14.8° | 17.1° | cold |
| AugustAug | 16.2° | 15.4° | 17.0° | cold |
| SeptemberSep | 15.6° | 14.8° | 16.7° | cold |
| OctoberOct | 14.0° | 13.1° | 14.7° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 12.1° | 10.8° | 12.9° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 10.5° | 9.7° | 11.1° | cold |
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Clonakilty
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 3.1 of 10.8 hours of daylight in Clonakilty, 29 % 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 Clonakilty: 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, Clonakilty has about 15 rainy days with 117 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Clonakilty
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 70 min
- Fair skin
- about 85 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 Clonakilty
How breezy and how cloudy Clonakilty 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 Clonakilty typically peaks at 26 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate 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 74 % of the sky over Clonakilty: mostly cloudy, with about 3.1 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 Clonakilty
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Clonakilty 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.
Clonakilty has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 18) and its weakest during October half-term (score 5).
- 14
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 12 °C by day
- Sea 10 °C
- 4.7 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 18
May half-term
May – Jun
PoorBest holidays
- 16 °C by day
- Sea 12 °C
- 6.0 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
- 15
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 19 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 4.9 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 5
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 14 °C by day
- Sea 14 °C
- 3.1 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 5
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 10 °C by day
- Sea 10 °C
- 1.8 h of sun a day
- 15 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.
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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Clonakilty vs Kinsale
In October the holiday weather in Clonakilty and Kinsale is about equally good (score 5 vs 6). During the day it is about as warm in Kinsale as in Clonakilty. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Clonakilty | Kinsale |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 5 | 6 |
| Daytime high | 14° | 14° |
| Sea | 14° | 14° |
| Sunshine | 3 h | 3 h |
| Rainy days | 15 | 15 |
| Best time | May – Jul | Apr – Jul |
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Frequently asked questions about Clonakilty
When is the best time to visit Clonakilty?
The best time to visit Clonakilty is from May to July. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Clonakilty?
The sea temperature in Clonakilty ranges from 9.3 °C in March to 16.2 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in Clonakilty in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 14.0 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
What is the warmest month in Clonakilty?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 19 °C and nights around 13 °C. January is the coolest month at 9 °C.
When does it rain most in Clonakilty?
Rain is frequent in August and from October to March; the wettest month is October with 117 mm. The driest month is May with 69 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Clonakilty get?
Clonakilty gets around 1,400 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 6.0 hours a day; in December there are 1.7 hours a day.
What time zone is Clonakilty in?
Clonakilty is on UTC+0 in January and UTC+1 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Clonakilty?
A nonstop flight from London to Clonakilty takes about 1 h 10 min, for a straight-line distance of about 580 km.
Which school holidays are best for Clonakilty?
Clonakilty has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 18) and its weakest during October half-term (score 5). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 14, May half-term 18, summer holidays 15, October half-term 5, Christmas holidays 5.