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Dingle/Daingean Uí Chúis weather & best time to visit

Nature escape

Dingle/Daingean Uí Chúis at a glance

Best time
Jun, Sep
Warmest month
Aug · 18°
Warmest sea
Aug · 15.7°
Sunshine a year
1,300 h
Rain a year
1,153 mm
Climate
Maritime
Time zone
UTC+0 / UTC+1
Elevation
12 m

Climate in Dingle/Daingean Uí Chúis

Dingle/Daingean Uí Chúis has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 18 °C, while January is the coolest at 10 °C. With around 1,300 hours of sunshine a year, Dingle/Daingean Uí Chúis is rather dull; May is the sunniest month with 5.7 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Dingle/Daingean Uí Chúis

The best time to visit Dingle/Daingean Uí Chúis is in June and in September. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 15.7 °C. The wettest month is November with 126 mm of precipitation.

Dingle/Daingean Uí Chúis through the seasons

How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.

Dingle/Daingean Uí Chúis in spring

Mar – May

39

Poor

  • 11–15 °C by day
  • Sea 11 °C
  • 4.8 h of sun a day
  • 46 rainy days in all

Dingle/Daingean Uí Chúis in summer

Jun – Aug

60

Good

  • 17–18 °C by day
  • Sea 15 °C
  • 4.9 h of sun a day
  • 49 rainy days in all

Dingle/Daingean Uí Chúis in autumn

Sep – Nov

41

Fair

  • 12–17 °C by day
  • Sea 14 °C
  • 2.9 h of sun a day
  • 50 rainy days in all

Dingle/Daingean Uí Chúis in winter

Dec – Feb

15

Poor

  • 10–11 °C by day
  • Sea 10 °C
  • 1.7 h of sun a day
  • 51 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

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Dingle/Daingean Uí Chúis for you.

Swimming in the sea
Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: June – August

Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

Weather in October

40

Holiday weather in October

Fair

Best time to visit: June, September

Keep in mindFrequent rain

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 10°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 14°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 15°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 13°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 12°

08:0418:49

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 07:43–08:51 · evening 18:03–19:10
Blue hour
Morning 07:30–07:43 · evening 19:10–19:24

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 Dingle/Daingean Uí Chúis compared with home

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 14° to 13°. The days get 1.9 h shorter.

Early or late October?
October1 Oct31 Oct
Daytime high16°13°
Night-time low11°9°
Sea14°13°
Daylight11.7 h9.8 h

What is the weather like in Dingle/Daingean Uí Chúis in October?

In October, Dingle/Daingean Uí Chúis is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 13.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.9 hours a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 116 mm. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Dingle/Daingean Uí Chúis.

More details for October

Daylight
10 h 45 min08:04 – 18:49
UV index
2 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
23 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 %74 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %0 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 30 %8 %

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 Dingle/Daingean Uí Chúis

Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.

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June has the better holiday weather in Dingle/Daingean Uí Chúis: score 64 against 40. In June, days are 2 °C warmer than in October. The sea is about as warm in both months. June has 2 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in June.

October vs June, Dingle/Daingean Uí Chúis
MonthOctoberJune
Holiday weather score4064better
Daytime high15°17°
Night-time low10°11°
Sea13.6°13.8°
Sunshine2.9 h5.6 hbetter
Rainy days1715better
Rainfall116 mm77 mmbetter

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Dingle/Daingean Uí Chúis month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

12January10° · Sea 10° · 1.5 h

In January, Dingle/Daingean Uí Chúis is cool: daytime highs average 10 °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 1.5 hours a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 110 mm. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Dingle/Daingean Uí Chúis.

Dingle/Daingean Uí Chúis in January
18February10° · Sea 9° · 2.3 h

In February, Dingle/Daingean Uí Chúis is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 9.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 97 mm. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Dingle/Daingean Uí Chúis.

Dingle/Daingean Uí Chúis in February
25March11° · Sea 10° · 3.4 h

In March, Dingle/Daingean Uí Chúis is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 9.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.4 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 88 mm. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Dingle/Daingean Uí Chúis.

Dingle/Daingean Uí Chúis in March
41April13° · Sea 10° · 5.3 h

In April, Dingle/Daingean Uí Chúis is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 10.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 75 mm. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Dingle/Daingean Uí Chúis.

Dingle/Daingean Uí Chúis in April
51May15° · Sea 12° · 5.7 h

In May, Dingle/Daingean Uí Chúis is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 11.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 82 mm. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Dingle/Daingean Uí Chúis.

Dingle/Daingean Uí Chúis in May
64June17° · Sea 14° · 5.6 h

In June, Dingle/Daingean Uí Chúis is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 13.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 77 mm. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Dingle/Daingean Uí Chúis.

Dingle/Daingean Uí Chúis in June
59July18° · Sea 15° · 4.4 h

In July, Dingle/Daingean Uí Chúis is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 15.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 80 mm. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Dingle/Daingean Uí Chúis.

Dingle/Daingean Uí Chúis in July
56August18° · Sea 16° · 4.6 h

In August, Dingle/Daingean Uí Chúis is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 15.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 93 mm. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Dingle/Daingean Uí Chúis.

Dingle/Daingean Uí Chúis in August
60September17° · Sea 15° · 4.0 h

In September, Dingle/Daingean Uí Chúis is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 15.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.0 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 86 mm. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Dingle/Daingean Uí Chúis.

Dingle/Daingean Uí Chúis in September
40October15° · Sea 14° · 2.9 h

In October, Dingle/Daingean Uí Chúis is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 13.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.9 hours a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 116 mm. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Dingle/Daingean Uí Chúis.

Dingle/Daingean Uí Chúis in October
23November12° · Sea 12° · 1.8 h

In November, Dingle/Daingean Uí Chúis is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 12.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.8 hours a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 126 mm. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Dingle/Daingean Uí Chúis.

Dingle/Daingean Uí Chúis in November
15December11° · Sea 11° · 1.2 h

In December, Dingle/Daingean Uí Chúis is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 10.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.2 hours a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 125 mm. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Dingle/Daingean Uí Chúis.

Dingle/Daingean Uí Chúis in December

Climate in detail

Year & climate table

Climate through the year

Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Dingle/Daingean Uí Chúis

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 10°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.

The coolest nights are in January (5°), the warmest in July (13°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from December to April, so the room should be heated.

Temperatures through the year

Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.

OctoberDay 15°Night 10°Sea 14°
DayNightSea
MonthScoreDayNightSeaSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan1210°5°9.8°1.5 h18110
FebruaryFeb1810°5°9.4°2.3 h1697
MarchMar2511°6°9.5°3.4 h1588
AprilApr4113°7°10.2°5.3 h1475
MayMay5115°9°11.8°5.7 h1682
JuneJun6417°11°13.8°5.6 h1577
JulyJul5918°13°15.2°4.4 h1680
AugustAug5618°13°15.7°4.6 h1893
SeptemberSep6017°12°15.0°4.0 h1586
OctoberOct4015°10°13.6°2.9 h17116
NovemberNov2312°8°12.0°1.8 h18126
DecemberDec1511°6°10.7°1.2 h18125

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

52.14° N, 10.27° W · 12 m · Europe/Dublin

Sea temperature
Swimming calendar

Sea temperature in Dingle/Daingean Uí Chúis

Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.

Sea in October13.6°Ccold

8 in 10 years: 12.7 – 14.3 °C

Swimming season: Always below 20 °C

  • cold
  • fresh
  • refreshing
  • pleasant
  • warm
  • very warm
OctoberMean sea temperature 13.6°8 in 10 years 12.7° – 14.3°
20°
Mean sea temperature8 in 10 years20 °C – comfortable for swimming

The sea temperature in Dingle/Daingean Uí Chúis ranges from 9.4 °C in February to 15.7 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.

The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 15.0 and 16.5 °C.

Sea temperature by month
MonthAverageCool yearWarm yearFeels
JanuaryJan9.8°8.8°10.3°cold
FebruaryFeb9.4°8.6°10.0°cold
MarchMar9.5°8.8°9.9°cold
AprilApr10.2°9.5°10.7°cold
MayMay11.8°10.9°12.5°cold
JuneJun13.8°13.2°14.7°cold
JulyJul15.2°14.4°16.4°cold
AugustAug15.7°15.0°16.5°cold
SeptemberSep15.0°14.2°16.1°cold
OctoberOct13.6°12.7°14.3°cold
NovemberNov12.0°11.3°12.7°cold
DecemberDec10.7°10.3°11.2°cold
Sunshine
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Dingle/Daingean Uí Chúis

Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
1,300 hours
Sunniest month
May · 5.7 h a day
Least sunshine
Dec · 1.2 h a day
OctoberSunshine 2.9 hDaylight 10.8 hShare of daylight 27 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 2.9 of 10.8 hours of daylight in Dingle/Daingean Uí Chúis, 27 % of the daylight hours.

Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 23 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.

Rain
Rain

Rain in Dingle/Daingean Uí Chúis: 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.

Per year
1,153 mm on 195 days
Wettest month
Nov · 126 mm
Driest month
Apr · 75 mm
OctoberRainy days 17Rainfall 116 mm

In October, Dingle/Daingean Uí Chúis has about 17 rainy days with 116 mm of rain in total.

UV index
Sun protection

UV index in Dingle/Daingean Uí Chúis

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 90 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 & clouds

Wind and clouds in Dingle/Daingean Uí Chúis

How breezy and how cloudy Dingle/Daingean Uí Chúis 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.

Year average
23 km/h · moderate breeze
Windiest month
Feb · 26 km/h
Calmest month
Jul · 20 km/h
OctoberWind 23 km/hBeaufort 4
20
WindBeaufort 4

In October, the wind in Dingle/Daingean Uí Chúis typically peaks at 23 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.

Year average
76 % · mostly cloudy
Clearest month
Apr · 70 %
Cloudiest month
Jul · 80 %
OctoberCloud cover 77 %Sunshine 2.9 h

In October, cloud covers on average 77 % of the sky over Dingle/Daingean Uí Chúis: 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.

Planning a trip to Dingle/Daingean Uí Chúis

Weather for your travel dates

Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.

Dingle/Daingean Uí Chúis 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.

Dingle/Daingean Uí Chúis has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 57) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 14).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    36

    Poor

    • 12 °C by day
    • Sea 10 °C
    • 4.7 h of sun a day
    • 15 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain

  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    54

    Fair

    • 15 °C by day
    • Sea 12 °C
    • 5.7 h of sun a day
    • 16 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    57

    FairBest holidays

    • 18 °C by day
    • Sea 16 °C
    • 4.5 h of sun a day
    • 17 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain

  • October half-term

    Oct

    40

    Fair

    • 15 °C by day
    • Sea 14 °C
    • 2.9 h of sun a day
    • 17 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    14

    Poor

    • 10 °C by day
    • Sea 10 °C
    • 1.4 h of sun a day
    • 18 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 20 min
Distance
680 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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Dingle/Daingean Uí Chúis vs Cahersiveen

In October the holiday weather in Dingle/Daingean Uí Chúis and Cahersiveen is about equally good (score 40 vs 40). During the day it is about as warm in Cahersiveen as in Dingle/Daingean Uí Chúis. The sea is about equally warm.

Dingle/Daingean Uí Chúis vs Cahersiveen, in October
in OctoberDingle/Daingean Uí ChúisCahersiveen
Holiday weather score4040
Daytime high15°15°
Sea14°14°
Sunshine3 h3 h
Rainy days1717
Best timeJun, SepJun, Sep

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OctoberDingle/Daingean Uí Chúis 15°Cahersiveen 15°
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In October, Dingle/Daingean Uí Chúis ranks 11 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

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  4. 4Kilkenny14°43
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  6. 6Cork14°14°42
  7. 7Waterford15°42
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Frequently asked questions about Dingle/Daingean Uí Chúis

When is the best time to visit Dingle/Daingean Uí Chúis?

The best time to visit Dingle/Daingean Uí Chúis is in June and in September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.

How warm is the sea in Dingle/Daingean Uí Chúis?

The sea temperature in Dingle/Daingean Uí Chúis ranges from 9.4 °C in February to 15.7 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.

Can you swim in Dingle/Daingean Uí Chúis in October?

Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 13.6 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.

What is the warmest month in Dingle/Daingean Uí Chúis?

August is the warmest month, with average highs of 18 °C and nights around 13 °C. January is the coolest month at 10 °C.

When does it rain most in Dingle/Daingean Uí Chúis?

The wettest month is November with 126 mm of precipitation. The driest month is April with 75 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Dingle/Daingean Uí Chúis get?

Dingle/Daingean Uí Chúis gets around 1,300 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 5.7 hours a day; in December there are 1.2 hours a day.

What time zone is Dingle/Daingean Uí Chúis in?

Dingle/Daingean Uí Chúis is on UTC+0 in January and UTC+1 in July.

How long is the flight from London to Dingle/Daingean Uí Chúis?

A nonstop flight from London to Dingle/Daingean Uí Chúis takes about 1 h 20 min, for a straight-line distance of about 680 km.

Which school holidays are best for Dingle/Daingean Uí Chúis?

Dingle/Daingean Uí Chúis has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 57) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 14). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 36, May half-term 54, summer holidays 57, October half-term 40, Christmas holidays 14.