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Killaloe weather & best time to visit

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Killaloe at a glance

Best time
May – Sep
Warmest month
Jul · 20°
Sunshine a year
1,310 h
Rain a year
1,030 mm
Climate
Maritime
Time zone
UTC+0 / UTC+1
Elevation
55 m

Climate in Killaloe

Killaloe 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 1,310 hours of sunshine a year, Killaloe 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 Killaloe

The best time to visit Killaloe is from May to September. The wettest month is October with 100 mm of precipitation.

Killaloe through the seasons

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

Killaloe in spring

Mar – May

47

Fair

  • 11–16 °C by day
  • 4.8 h of sun a day
  • 41 rainy days in all

Killaloe in summer

Jun – Aug

64

Good

  • 19–20 °C by day
  • 4.7 h of sun a day
  • 43 rainy days in all

Killaloe in autumn

Sep – Nov

42

Fair

  • 11–18 °C by day
  • 2.9 h of sun a day
  • 43 rainy days in all

Killaloe in winter

Dec – Feb

14

Poor

  • 9 °C by day
  • 1.9 h of sun a day
  • 43 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

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Killaloe for you.

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: May – September

Keep in mindFrequent rain

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 8°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 13°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 14°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 12°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 10°

07:5818:41

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 07:36–08:45 · evening 17:54–19:02
Blue hour
Morning 07:23–07:36 · evening 19:02–19:16

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 Killaloe 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 2.0 h shorter.

Early or late October?
October1 Oct31 Oct
Daytime high16°13°
Night-time low9°6°
Daylight11.7 h9.7 h

What is the weather like in Killaloe in October?

In October, Killaloe is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.9 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 100 mm. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Killaloe.

More details for October

Daylight
10 h 44 min07:58 – 18:41
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
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 %69 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %0 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 30 %19 %

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 Killaloe

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 Killaloe: score 68 against 40. In June, days are 5 °C warmer than in October. June has 2 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in June.

October vs June, Killaloe
MonthOctoberJune
Holiday weather score4068better
Daytime high14°19°
Night-time low8°11°
Sunshine2.9 h5.4 hbetter
Rainy days1513better
Rainfall100 mm79 mmbetter

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Killaloe month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

11January9° · 1.7 h

In January, Killaloe is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 89 mm. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Killaloe.

Killaloe in January
18February9° · 2.4 h

In February, Killaloe is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 82 mm in total. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Killaloe.

Killaloe in February
29March11° · 3.5 h

In March, Killaloe is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 76 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Killaloe.

Killaloe in March
49April14° · 5.3 h

In April, Killaloe is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 71 mm in total. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Killaloe.

Killaloe in April
62May16° · 5.7 h

In May, Killaloe is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 81 mm. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Killaloe.

Killaloe in May
68June19° · 5.4 h

In June, Killaloe is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 79 mm in total. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Killaloe.

Killaloe in June
62July20° · 4.2 h

In July, Killaloe is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 4.2 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 83 mm. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Killaloe.

Killaloe in July
62August19° · 4.4 h

In August, Killaloe is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 4.4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 91 mm. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Killaloe.

Killaloe in August
64September18° · 3.8 h

In September, Killaloe is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 80 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Killaloe.

Killaloe in September
40October14° · 2.9 h

In October, Killaloe is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.9 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 100 mm. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Killaloe.

Killaloe in October
22November11° · 2.1 h

In November, Killaloe is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.1 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 99 mm. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Killaloe.

Killaloe in November
12December9° · 1.5 h

In December, Killaloe is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.5 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 99 mm. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Killaloe.

Killaloe in December

Climate in detail

Year & climate table

Climate through the year

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

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Nights and sleep in Killaloe

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 (3°), 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.

OctoberDay 14°Night 8°
DayNight
MonthScoreDayNightSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan119°3°1.7 h1589
FebruaryFeb189°3°2.4 h1382
MarchMar2911°4°3.5 h1376
AprilApr4914°6°5.3 h1371
MayMay6216°8°5.7 h1581
JuneJun6819°11°5.4 h1379
JulyJul6220°12°4.2 h1483
AugustAug6219°12°4.4 h1591
SeptemberSep6418°11°3.8 h1380
OctoberOct4014°8°2.9 h15100
NovemberNov2211°5°2.1 h1599
DecemberDec129°3°1.5 h1599

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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Sunshine
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Killaloe

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

Per year
1,310 hours
Sunniest month
May · 5.7 h a day
Least sunshine
Dec · 1.5 h a day
OctoberSunshine 2.9 hDaylight 10.7 hShare of daylight 27 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 2.9 of 10.7 hours of daylight in Killaloe, 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
Rain

Rain in Killaloe: 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
1,030 mm on 170 days
Wettest month
Oct · 100 mm
Driest month
Apr · 71 mm
OctoberRainy days 15Rainfall 100 mm

In October, Killaloe has about 15 rainy days with 100 mm of rain in total.

UV index
Sun protection

UV index in Killaloe

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 & clouds

Wind and clouds in Killaloe

How breezy and how cloudy Killaloe 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
19 km/h · gentle breeze
Windiest month
Feb · 22 km/h
Calmest month
Jul · 17 km/h
OctoberWind 20 km/hBeaufort 4

In October, the wind in Killaloe 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.

Year average
76 % · mostly cloudy
Clearest month
Apr · 71 %
Cloudiest month
Jul · 80 %
OctoberCloud cover 77 %Sunshine 2.9 h

In October, cloud covers on average 77 % of the sky over Killaloe: 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 Killaloe

Weather for your travel dates

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

Killaloe 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.

Killaloe has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 63) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 12).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    43

    Fair

    • 13 °C by day
    • 4.8 h of sun a day
    • 13 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain

  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    63

    GoodBest holidays

    • 17 °C by day
    • 5.6 h of sun a day
    • 14 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    62

    Good

    • 19 °C by day
    • 4.3 h of sun a day
    • 15 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain

  • October half-term

    Oct

    40

    Fair

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

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    12

    Poor

    • 9 °C by day
    • 1.6 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
560 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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Killaloe vs Nenagh

In October the holiday weather in Killaloe and Nenagh is about equally good (score 40 vs 40). During the day it is about as warm in Nenagh as in Killaloe.

Killaloe vs Nenagh, in October
in OctoberKillaloeNenagh
Holiday weather score4040
Daytime high14°14°
Sunshine3 h3 h
Rainy days1515
Best timeMay – SepMay – Sep

Through the year

OctoberKillaloe 14°Nenagh 14°
KillaloeNenagh
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In October, Killaloe ranks 13 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

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  6. 6Birr14°42
  7. 7Tullamore14°42
  8. 8Cork14°14°42
  9. 13KillaloeThis page14°40
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Frequently asked questions about Killaloe

When is the best time to visit Killaloe?

The best time to visit Killaloe 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 Killaloe?

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 Killaloe?

The wettest month is October with 100 mm of precipitation. The driest month is April with 71 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Killaloe get?

Killaloe gets around 1,310 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 5.7 hours a day; in December there are 1.5 hours a day.

What time zone is Killaloe in?

Killaloe is on UTC+0 in January and UTC+1 in July.

How long is the flight from London to Killaloe?

A nonstop flight from London to Killaloe takes about 1 h 10 min, for a straight-line distance of about 560 km.

Which school holidays are best for Killaloe?

Killaloe has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 63) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 12). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 43, May half-term 63, summer holidays 62, October half-term 40, Christmas holidays 12.