AI-generatedMonaghan at a glance
- Best time
- May – Jun, Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 20°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,190 h
- Rain a year
- 945 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+0 / UTC+1
- Elevation
- 72 m
Climate in Monaghan
Monaghan 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 8 °C. With around 1,190 hours of sunshine a year, Monaghan is rather dull; May is the sunniest month with 5.5 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Monaghan
The best time to visit Monaghan is from May to June and in September. The wettest month is August with 93 mm of precipitation.
Monaghan through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Monaghan in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 11–16 °C by day
- 4.4 h of sun a day
- 41 rainy days in all
Monaghan in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 18–20 °C by day
- 4.3 h of sun a day
- 45 rainy days in all
Monaghan in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 10–17 °C by day
- 2.7 h of sun a day
- 42 rainy days in all
Monaghan in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 8–9 °C by day
- 1.7 h of sun a day
- 41 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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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 – June, September
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 7°
- Midday, 13:00: about 13°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 13°
- Evening, 20:00: about 11°
- Night, 23:00: about 9°
07:5418:33
Cold evenings: bring a warm jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 07:32–08:43 · evening 17:44–18:55
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:18–07:32 · evening 18:55–19:09
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 Monaghan 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 days get 2.1 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 15° | 12° |
| Night-time low | 8° | 5° |
| Daylight | 11.7 h | 9.6 h |
What is the weather like in Monaghan in October?
In October, Monaghan is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 90 mm. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Monaghan.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 39 min07:54 – 18:33
- UV index
- 2 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 20 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 78 %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 %62 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %0 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %23 %
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 Monaghan
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 Monaghan: score 64 against 38. In June, days are 4 °C warmer than in October. June has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 38 | 64better |
| Daytime high | 14° | 18° |
| Night-time low | 7° | 9° |
| Sunshine | 2.7 h | 4.7 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 15 | 14better |
| Rainfall | 90 mm | 82 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Monaghan month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
8January8° · 1.5 h
In January, Monaghan is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.5 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 76 mm. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Monaghan.
Monaghan in January15February9° · 2.3 h
In February, Monaghan is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 68 mm in total. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Monaghan.
Monaghan in February24March11° · 3.0 h
In March, Monaghan is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.0 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 65 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Monaghan.
Monaghan in March42April13° · 4.6 h
In April, Monaghan is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 4.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 69 mm in total. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Monaghan.
Monaghan in April61May16° · 5.5 h
In May, Monaghan is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 5.5 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 Monaghan.
Monaghan in May64June18° · 4.7 h
In June, Monaghan is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 82 mm. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Monaghan.
Monaghan in June59July20° · 4.0 h
In July, Monaghan is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 4.0 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 87 mm. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Monaghan.
Monaghan in July59August19° · 4.1 h
In August, Monaghan is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 4.1 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 93 mm. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Monaghan.
Monaghan in August61September17° · 3.4 h
In September, Monaghan is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 74 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Monaghan.
Monaghan in September38October14° · 2.7 h
In October, Monaghan is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 90 mm. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Monaghan.
Monaghan in October21November10° · 1.9 h
In November, Monaghan is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 83 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Monaghan.
Monaghan in November9December8° · 1.4 h
In December, Monaghan is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 83 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Monaghan.
Monaghan in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Monaghan
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°
ColdOctober: nights around 7°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in January (2°), the warmest in July (11°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from October to May, 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 | 8 | 8° | 2° | 1.5 h | 14 | 76 |
| FebruaryFeb | 15 | 9° | 2° | 2.3 h | 13 | 68 |
| MarchMar | 24 | 11° | 3° | 3.0 h | 13 | 65 |
| AprilApr | 42 | 13° | 4° | 4.6 h | 14 | 69 |
| MayMay | 61 | 16° | 7° | 5.5 h | 14 | 77 |
| JuneJun | 64 | 18° | 9° | 4.7 h | 14 | 82 |
| JulyJul | 59 | 20° | 11° | 4.0 h | 15 | 87 |
| AugustAug | 59 | 19° | 11° | 4.1 h | 16 | 93 |
| SeptemberSep | 61 | 17° | 9° | 3.4 h | 13 | 74 |
| OctoberOct | 38 | 14° | 7° | 2.7 h | 15 | 90 |
| NovemberNov | 21 | 10° | 4° | 1.9 h | 14 | 83 |
| DecemberDec | 9 | 8° | 2° | 1.4 h | 14 | 83 |
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
54.25° N, 6.97° W · 72 m · Europe/Dublin
Sunshine hours in Monaghan
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 2.7 of 10.7 hours of daylight in Monaghan, 25 % 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 in Monaghan: 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, Monaghan has about 15 rainy days with 90 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Monaghan
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 85 min
- Fair skin
- about 110 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 Monaghan
How breezy and how cloudy Monaghan 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 Monaghan typically peaks at 20 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 78 % of the sky over Monaghan: mostly cloudy, with about 2.7 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 Monaghan
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Monaghan 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.
Monaghan has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 62) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 9).
- 37
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 12 °C by day
- 4.1 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 62
May half-term
May – Jun
GoodBest holidays
- 16 °C by day
- 5.3 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 59
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 19 °C by day
- 4.1 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 38
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 14 °C by day
- 2.7 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 9
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 8 °C by day
- 1.5 h of sun a day
- 14 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
- 540 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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Monaghan vs Cavan
In October the holiday weather in Monaghan and Cavan is about equally good (score 38 vs 38). During the day it is about as warm in Cavan as in Monaghan.
| in October | Monaghan | Cavan |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 38 | 38 |
| Daytime high | 14° | 14° |
| Sunshine | 3 h | 3 h |
| Rainy days | 15 | 15 |
| Best time | May – Jun, Sep | May – Jun, Aug – Sep |
Through the year
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Frequently asked questions about Monaghan
When is the best time to visit Monaghan?
The best time to visit Monaghan is from May to June and in September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Monaghan?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 20 °C and nights around 11 °C. January is the coolest month at 8 °C.
When does it rain most in Monaghan?
The wettest month is August with 93 mm of precipitation. The driest month is March with 65 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Monaghan get?
Monaghan gets around 1,190 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 5.5 hours a day; in December there are 1.4 hours a day.
What time zone is Monaghan in?
Monaghan is on UTC+0 in January and UTC+1 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Monaghan?
A nonstop flight from London to Monaghan takes about 1 h 10 min, for a straight-line distance of about 540 km.
Which school holidays are best for Monaghan?
Monaghan has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 62) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 9). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 37, May half-term 62, summer holidays 59, October half-term 38, Christmas holidays 9.