AI-generatedKillorglin at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Jul, Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 19°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 15.9°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,360 h
- Rain a year
- 1,153 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+0 / UTC+1
- Elevation
- 32 m
Climate in Killorglin
Killorglin has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 19 °C, while January is the coolest at 9 °C. With around 1,360 hours of sunshine a year, Killorglin is rather dull; May is the sunniest month with 5.8 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Killorglin
The best time to visit Killorglin is from June to July and in September. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 15.9 °C. The wettest month is November with 126 mm of precipitation.
Killorglin through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Killorglin in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 11–16 °C by day
- Sea 10 °C
- 4.9 h of sun a day
- 46 rainy days in all
Killorglin in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 18–19 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 5.1 h of sun a day
- 49 rainy days in all
Killorglin in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 12–18 °C by day
- Sea 14 °C
- 3.0 h of sun a day
- 50 rainy days in all
Killorglin in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 9–10 °C by day
- Sea 10 °C
- 1.9 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
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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: June – July, September
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 14°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 15°
- Evening, 20:00: about 12°
- Night, 23:00: about 11°
08:0218:48
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 07:41–08:48 · evening 18:01–19:08
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:28–07:41 · evening 19:08–19:22
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 Killorglin 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 sea cools from 14° to 13°. The days get 1.9 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 16° | 13° |
| Night-time low | 9° | 7° |
| Sea | 14° | 13° |
| Daylight | 11.7 h | 9.8 h |
What is the weather like in Killorglin in October?
In October, Killorglin is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 13.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.0 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 Killorglin.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 46 min08:02 – 18:48
- 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 %76 %
- 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 Killorglin
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 Killorglin: score 65 against 40. In June, days are 3 °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.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 40 | 65better |
| Daytime high | 15° | 18° |
| Night-time low | 8° | 11° |
| Sea | 13.7° | 14.0° |
| Sunshine | 3.0 h | 5.8 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 17 | 15better |
| Rainfall | 116 mm | 77 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Killorglin month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
8January9° · Sea 10° · 1.7 h
In January, Killorglin is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 9.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.7 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 Killorglin.
Killorglin in January16February10° · Sea 9° · 2.4 h
In February, Killorglin is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 9.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.4 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 Killorglin.
Killorglin in February27March11° · Sea 9° · 3.5 h
In March, Killorglin is cool: daytime highs average 11 °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 3.5 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 Killorglin.
Killorglin in March47April14° · Sea 10° · 5.4 h
In April, Killorglin is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 10.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.4 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 Killorglin.
Killorglin in April59May16° · Sea 12° · 5.8 h
In May, Killorglin is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 11.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.8 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 Killorglin.
Killorglin in May65June18° · Sea 14° · 5.8 h
In June, Killorglin is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 14.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.8 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 Killorglin.
Killorglin in June60July19° · Sea 15° · 4.6 h
In July, Killorglin is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 15.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 80 mm. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Killorglin.
Killorglin in July57August19° · Sea 16° · 4.8 h
In August, Killorglin is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 15.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.8 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 Killorglin.
Killorglin in August61September18° · Sea 15° · 4.1 h
In September, Killorglin is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 15.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.1 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 Killorglin.
Killorglin in September40October15° · Sea 14° · 3.0 h
In October, Killorglin is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 13.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.0 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 Killorglin.
Killorglin in October20November12° · Sea 12° · 1.9 h
In November, Killorglin is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 12.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.9 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 Killorglin.
Killorglin in November11December10° · Sea 11° · 1.5 h
In December, Killorglin is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 10.7 °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 125 mm. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Killorglin.
Killorglin in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Killorglin
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.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 8 | 9° | 3° | 9.7° | 1.7 h | 18 | 110 |
| FebruaryFeb | 16 | 10° | 3° | 9.1° | 2.4 h | 16 | 97 |
| MarchMar | 27 | 11° | 4° | 9.2° | 3.5 h | 15 | 88 |
| AprilApr | 47 | 14° | 6° | 10.2° | 5.4 h | 14 | 75 |
| MayMay | 59 | 16° | 8° | 11.8° | 5.8 h | 16 | 82 |
| JuneJun | 65 | 18° | 11° | 14.0° | 5.8 h | 15 | 77 |
| JulyJul | 60 | 19° | 12° | 15.4° | 4.6 h | 16 | 80 |
| AugustAug | 57 | 19° | 12° | 15.9° | 4.8 h | 18 | 93 |
| SeptemberSep | 61 | 18° | 11° | 15.1° | 4.1 h | 15 | 86 |
| OctoberOct | 40 | 15° | 8° | 13.7° | 3.0 h | 17 | 116 |
| NovemberNov | 20 | 12° | 6° | 12.1° | 1.9 h | 18 | 126 |
| DecemberDec | 11 | 10° | 4° | 10.7° | 1.5 h | 18 | 125 |
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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Sea temperature in Killorglin
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 12.8 – 14.4 °C
Swimming season: Always below 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Killorglin ranges from 9.1 °C in February to 15.9 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in August, while the air already peaks in July. 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 15.3 and 16.5 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 9.7° | 8.9° | 10.2° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 9.1° | 8.4° | 9.7° | cold |
| MarchMar | 9.2° | 8.6° | 9.8° | cold |
| AprilApr | 10.2° | 9.5° | 10.8° | cold |
| MayMay | 11.8° | 11.0° | 12.7° | cold |
| JuneJun | 14.0° | 13.3° | 14.9° | cold |
| JulyJul | 15.4° | 14.7° | 16.4° | cold |
| AugustAug | 15.9° | 15.3° | 16.5° | cold |
| SeptemberSep | 15.1° | 14.5° | 16.0° | cold |
| OctoberOct | 13.7° | 12.8° | 14.4° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 12.1° | 11.4° | 12.7° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 10.7° | 10.2° | 11.3° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Killorglin
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 3.0 of 10.8 hours of daylight in Killorglin, 28 % 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 Killorglin: 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, Killorglin has about 17 rainy days with 116 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Killorglin
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 and clouds in Killorglin
How breezy and how cloudy Killorglin 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 Killorglin 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.
In October, cloud covers on average 77 % of the sky over Killorglin: mostly cloudy, with about 3.0 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 Killorglin
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Killorglin 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.
Killorglin has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 60) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 10).
- 41
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 13 °C by day
- Sea 10 °C
- 4.8 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 60
May half-term
May – Jun
GoodBest holidays
- 17 °C by day
- Sea 12 °C
- 5.8 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 58
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 19 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 4.7 h of sun a day
- 17 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 40
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 15 °C by day
- Sea 14 °C
- 3.0 h of sun a day
- 17 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 10
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 10 °C by day
- Sea 10 °C
- 1.6 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 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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Killorglin vs Killarney
In October the holiday weather in Killorglin and Killarney is about equally good (score 40 vs 40). During the day it is about as warm in Killarney as in Killorglin.
| in October | Killorglin | Killarney |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 40 | 40 |
| Daytime high | 15° | 15° |
| Sea | 14° | no sea nearby |
| Sunshine | 3 h | 3 h |
| Rainy days | 17 | 16 |
| Best time | Jun – Jul, Sep | May – Sep |
Through the year
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Frequently asked questions about Killorglin
When is the best time to visit Killorglin?
The best time to visit Killorglin is from June to July 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 Killorglin?
The sea temperature in Killorglin ranges from 9.1 °C in February to 15.9 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in Killorglin in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 13.7 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
What is the warmest month in Killorglin?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 19 °C and nights around 12 °C. January is the coolest month at 9 °C.
When does it rain most in Killorglin?
The wettest month is November with 126 mm of precipitation. The driest month is April with 75 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Killorglin get?
Killorglin gets around 1,360 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 5.8 hours a day; in December there are 1.5 hours a day.
What time zone is Killorglin in?
Killorglin is on UTC+0 in January and UTC+1 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Killorglin?
A nonstop flight from London to Killorglin takes about 1 h 15 min, for a straight-line distance of about 650 km.
Which school holidays are best for Killorglin?
Killorglin has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 60) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 10). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 41, May half-term 60, summer holidays 58, October half-term 40, Christmas holidays 10.