AI-generatedGaoth Dobhair at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Aug
- Warmest month
- Aug · 17°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 15.3°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,350 h
- Rain a year
- 1,540 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+0 / UTC+1
- Elevation
- 60 m
Climate in Gaoth Dobhair
Gaoth Dobhair 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 1,350 hours of sunshine a year, Gaoth Dobhair is rather dull; May is the sunniest month with 6.3 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Gaoth Dobhair
The best time to visit Gaoth Dobhair is from June to August. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 15.3 °C. The wettest month is December with 171 mm of precipitation.
Gaoth Dobhair through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Gaoth Dobhair 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
Gaoth Dobhair in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 16–17 °C by day
- Sea 14 °C
- 5.2 h of sun a day
- 56 rainy days in all
Gaoth Dobhair 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
Gaoth Dobhair 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 11°
- Night, 23:00: about 10°
08:0018:37
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 07:38–08:51 · evening 17:46–18:59
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:24–07:38 · evening 18:59–19:13
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 Gaoth Dobhair 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 Gaoth Dobhair in October?
In October, Gaoth Dobhair is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 13.3 °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 Gaoth Dobhair.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 37 min08:00 – 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 %59 %
- 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 Gaoth Dobhair
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
July has the better holiday weather in Gaoth Dobhair: score 57 against 29. In July, days are 4 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 1 °C warmer in July. July has 2 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 29 | 57better |
| Daytime high | 13° | 17° |
| Night-time low | 9° | 12° |
| Sea | 13.3° | 14.7° |
| Sunshine | 2.9 h | 5.0 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 21 | 19better |
| Rainfall | 165 mm | 114 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Gaoth Dobhair month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
3January9° · Sea 9° · 1.5 h
In January, Gaoth Dobhair is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 9.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.5 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 Gaoth Dobhair.
Gaoth Dobhair in January3February9° · Sea 9° · 2.4 h
In February, Gaoth Dobhair is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 8.6 °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 Gaoth Dobhair.
Gaoth Dobhair in February12March10° · Sea 9° · 3.3 h
In March, Gaoth Dobhair is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 8.6 °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 Gaoth Dobhair.
Gaoth Dobhair in March33April12° · Sea 9° · 5.3 h
In April, Gaoth Dobhair 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 Gaoth Dobhair.
Gaoth Dobhair in April48May14° · Sea 11° · 6.3 h
In May, Gaoth Dobhair is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 11.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6.3 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 Gaoth Dobhair.
Gaoth Dobhair in May54June16° · Sea 13° · 5.5 h
In June, Gaoth Dobhair is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 13.2 °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 Gaoth Dobhair – and yet one of the best months here.
Gaoth Dobhair in June57July17° · Sea 15° · 5.0 h
In July, Gaoth Dobhair is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 14.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.0 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 Gaoth Dobhair – and yet one of the best months here.
Gaoth Dobhair in July57August17° · Sea 15° · 5.1 h
In August, Gaoth Dobhair is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 15.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.1 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 Gaoth Dobhair – and yet one of the best months here.
Gaoth Dobhair in August47September16° · Sea 15° · 3.8 h
In September, Gaoth Dobhair is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 14.7 °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 Gaoth Dobhair.
Gaoth Dobhair in September29October13° · Sea 13° · 2.9 h
In October, Gaoth Dobhair is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 13.3 °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 Gaoth Dobhair.
Gaoth Dobhair in October15November11° · Sea 12° · 1.8 h
In November, Gaoth Dobhair is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 11.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.8 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 Gaoth Dobhair.
Gaoth Dobhair in November6December9° · Sea 10° · 1.3 h
In December, Gaoth Dobhair 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 Gaoth Dobhair.
Gaoth Dobhair in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Gaoth Dobhair
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 (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 | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 3 | 9° | 4° | 9.2° | 1.5 h | 21 | 154 |
| FebruaryFeb | 3 | 9° | 4° | 8.6° | 2.4 h | 18 | 131 |
| MarchMar | 12 | 10° | 5° | 8.6° | 3.3 h | 17 | 102 |
| AprilApr | 33 | 12° | 6° | 9.4° | 5.3 h | 15 | 83 |
| MayMay | 48 | 14° | 8° | 11.1° | 6.3 h | 16 | 96 |
| JuneJun | 54 | 16° | 10° | 13.2° | 5.5 h | 17 | 101 |
| JulyJul | 57 | 17° | 12° | 14.7° | 5.0 h | 19 | 114 |
| AugustAug | 57 | 17° | 12° | 15.3° | 5.1 h | 20 | 130 |
| SeptemberSep | 47 | 16° | 11° | 14.7° | 3.8 h | 18 | 123 |
| OctoberOct | 29 | 13° | 9° | 13.3° | 2.9 h | 21 | 165 |
| NovemberNov | 15 | 11° | 6° | 11.8° | 1.8 h | 21 | 171 |
| DecemberDec | 6 | 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
55.05° N, 8.23° W · 60 m · Europe/Dublin
Sea temperature in Gaoth Dobhair
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 12.7 – 13.8 °C
Swimming season: Always below 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Gaoth Dobhair ranges from 8.6 °C in February to 15.3 °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 14.6 and 16.1 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 9.2° | 8.7° | 9.6° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 8.6° | 8.0° | 9.1° | cold |
| MarchMar | 8.6° | 7.9° | 9.2° | cold |
| AprilApr | 9.4° | 8.6° | 9.9° | cold |
| MayMay | 11.1° | 10.1° | 12.1° | cold |
| JuneJun | 13.2° | 12.2° | 14.5° | cold |
| JulyJul | 14.7° | 13.7° | 15.8° | cold |
| AugustAug | 15.3° | 14.6° | 16.1° | cold |
| SeptemberSep | 14.7° | 14.0° | 15.3° | cold |
| OctoberOct | 13.3° | 12.7° | 13.8° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 11.8° | 11.0° | 12.5° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 10.3° | 9.7° | 10.8° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Gaoth Dobhair
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 Gaoth Dobhair, 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 in Gaoth Dobhair: 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, Gaoth Dobhair has about 21 rainy days with 165 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Gaoth Dobhair
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 and clouds in Gaoth Dobhair
How breezy and how cloudy Gaoth Dobhair 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 Gaoth Dobhair 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 Gaoth Dobhair: 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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Gaoth Dobhair 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.
Gaoth Dobhair has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 57) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 5).
- 27
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
- 49
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 14 °C by day
- Sea 12 °C
- 6.1 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
- 5.1 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 29
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 13 °C by day
- Sea 13 °C
- 2.9 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 5
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.
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Gaoth Dobhair vs Letterkenny
In October the holiday weather in Gaoth Dobhair and Letterkenny is about equally good (score 29 vs 33). During the day Letterkenny is 1 °C warmer than Gaoth Dobhair. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Gaoth Dobhair | Letterkenny |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 29 | 33 |
| Daytime high | 13° | 14° |
| Sea | 13° | 13° |
| Sunshine | 3 h | 3 h |
| Rainy days | 21 | 18 |
| Best time | Jun – Aug | Jun |
Through the year
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Frequently asked questions about Gaoth Dobhair
When is the best time to visit Gaoth Dobhair?
The best time to visit Gaoth Dobhair 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 Gaoth Dobhair?
The sea temperature in Gaoth Dobhair ranges from 8.6 °C in February to 15.3 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in Gaoth Dobhair in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 13.3 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
What is the warmest month in Gaoth Dobhair?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 17 °C and nights around 12 °C. January is the coolest month at 9 °C.
When does it rain most in Gaoth Dobhair?
The wettest month is December with 171 mm of precipitation. The driest month is April with 83 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Gaoth Dobhair get?
Gaoth Dobhair gets around 1,350 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 6.3 hours a day; in December there are 1.3 hours a day.
What time zone is Gaoth Dobhair in?
Gaoth Dobhair is on UTC+0 in January and UTC+1 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Gaoth Dobhair?
A nonstop flight from London to Gaoth Dobhair takes about 1 h 15 min, for a straight-line distance of about 650 km.
Which school holidays are best for Gaoth Dobhair?
Gaoth Dobhair has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 57) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 5). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 27, May half-term 49, summer holidays 57, October half-term 29, Christmas holidays 5.