AI-generatedEnniscorthy at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 20°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,570 h
- Rain a year
- 865 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+0 / UTC+1
- Elevation
- 52 m
Climate in Enniscorthy
Enniscorthy 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 1,570 hours of sunshine a year, Enniscorthy is rather dull; May is the sunniest month with 6.8 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Enniscorthy
The best time to visit Enniscorthy is from May to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from May to September. Rain is frequent from October to January; the wettest month is October with 102 mm.
Enniscorthy through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Enniscorthy in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 11–15 °C by day
- 5.4 h of sun a day
- 34 rainy days in all
Enniscorthy in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 18–20 °C by day
- 6.0 h of sun a day
- 34 rainy days in all
Enniscorthy in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 11–18 °C by day
- 3.6 h of sun a day
- 37 rainy days in all
Enniscorthy in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 9 °C by day
- 2.2 h of sun a day
- 35 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
May – Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Oct – Jan
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
Fair
Best time to visit: May – September
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 10°
07:5018:34
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 07:28–08:37 · evening 17:47–18:55
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:15–07:28 · evening 18:55–19:08
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 Enniscorthy 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 | 9° | 7° |
| Daylight | 11.7 h | 9.7 h |
What is the weather like in Enniscorthy in October?
In October, Enniscorthy is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 102 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Enniscorthy.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 44 min07:50 – 18:34
- UV index
- 2 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 25 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 73 %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 %10 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %33 %
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 Enniscorthy
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 Enniscorthy: score 77 against 47. In June, days are 4 °C warmer than in October. June has 2 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 47 | 77better |
| Daytime high | 14° | 18° |
| Night-time low | 8° | 10° |
| Sunshine | 3.6 h | 6.6 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 13 | 11better |
| Rainfall | 102 mm | 64 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Enniscorthy month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
17January9° · 1.9 h
In January, Enniscorthy is cold: daytime highs average 9 °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 12 rainy days and 75 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Enniscorthy.
Enniscorthy in January22February9° · 2.9 h
In February, Enniscorthy is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 60 mm in total. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Enniscorthy.
Enniscorthy in February33March11° · 3.8 h
In March, Enniscorthy is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 59 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Enniscorthy.
Enniscorthy in March48April13° · 5.7 h
In April, Enniscorthy is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 62 mm in total. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Enniscorthy.
Enniscorthy in April67May15° · 6.8 h
In May, Enniscorthy is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 58 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Enniscorthy.
Enniscorthy in May77June18° · 6.6 h
In June, Enniscorthy is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 64 mm in total. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Enniscorthy.
Enniscorthy in June72July20° · 5.7 h
In July, Enniscorthy is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 65 mm in total. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Enniscorthy.
Enniscorthy in July73August20° · 5.7 h
In August, Enniscorthy is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 73 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Enniscorthy.
Enniscorthy in August71September18° · 4.8 h
In September, Enniscorthy is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 4.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 69 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Enniscorthy.
Enniscorthy in September47October14° · 3.6 h
In October, Enniscorthy is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 102 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Enniscorthy.
Enniscorthy in October28November11° · 2.4 h
In November, Enniscorthy is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 93 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Enniscorthy.
Enniscorthy in November19December9° · 1.7 h
In December, Enniscorthy 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. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 85 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Enniscorthy.
Enniscorthy 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 Enniscorthy
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 (12°). 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 | 17 | 9° | 4° | 1.9 h | 12 | 75 |
| FebruaryFeb | 22 | 9° | 4° | 2.9 h | 11 | 60 |
| MarchMar | 33 | 11° | 4° | 3.8 h | 11 | 59 |
| AprilApr | 48 | 13° | 6° | 5.7 h | 12 | 62 |
| MayMay | 67 | 15° | 8° | 6.8 h | 12 | 58 |
| JuneJun | 77 | 18° | 10° | 6.6 h | 11 | 64 |
| JulyJul | 72 | 20° | 12° | 5.7 h | 12 | 65 |
| AugustAug | 73 | 20° | 12° | 5.7 h | 12 | 73 |
| SeptemberSep | 71 | 18° | 11° | 4.8 h | 11 | 69 |
| OctoberOct | 47 | 14° | 8° | 3.6 h | 13 | 102 |
| NovemberNov | 28 | 11° | 6° | 2.4 h | 13 | 93 |
| DecemberDec | 19 | 9° | 4° | 1.7 h | 12 | 85 |
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
52.50° N, 6.56° W · 52 m · Europe/Dublin
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Enniscorthy
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 3.6 of 10.7 hours of daylight in Enniscorthy, 34 % 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 Enniscorthy: 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, Enniscorthy has about 13 rainy days with 102 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Enniscorthy
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 & clouds
Wind and clouds in Enniscorthy
How breezy and how cloudy Enniscorthy 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 Enniscorthy typically peaks at 25 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 73 % of the sky over Enniscorthy: mostly cloudy, with about 3.6 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 Enniscorthy
Weather for your travel dates
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Enniscorthy 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.
Enniscorthy has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 73) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 18).
- 43
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 12 °C by day
- 5.1 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
- 69
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 16 °C by day
- 6.8 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 73
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 20 °C by day
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 47
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 14 °C by day
- 3.6 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 18
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 9 °C by day
- 1.8 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- Short trip – train or car is often quicker
- Distance
- 430 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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Enniscorthy vs Wexford
In October the holiday weather in Enniscorthy and Wexford is about equally good (score 47 vs 51). During the day Wexford is 1 °C warmer than Enniscorthy.
| in October | Enniscorthy | Wexford |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 47 | 51 |
| Daytime high | 14° | 15° |
| Sea | no sea nearby | 14° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 13 | 14 |
| Best time | May – Sep | May – Sep |
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Frequently asked questions about Enniscorthy
When is the best time to visit Enniscorthy?
The best time to visit Enniscorthy 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 Enniscorthy?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 20 °C and nights around 12 °C. January is the coolest month at 9 °C.
When does it rain most in Enniscorthy?
Rain is frequent from October to January; the wettest month is October with 102 mm. The driest month is May with 58 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Enniscorthy get?
Enniscorthy gets around 1,570 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 6.8 hours a day; in December there are 1.7 hours a day.
What time zone is Enniscorthy in?
Enniscorthy is on UTC+0 in January and UTC+1 in July.
Which school holidays are best for Enniscorthy?
Enniscorthy has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 73) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 18). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 43, May half-term 69, summer holidays 73, October half-term 47, Christmas holidays 18.