AI-generatedLifford at a glance
- Best time
- May – Jun
- Warmest month
- Jul · 20°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,250 h
- Rain a year
- 1,122 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+0 / UTC+1
- Elevation
- 7 m
Climate in Lifford
Lifford 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 8 °C. With around 1,250 hours of sunshine a year, Lifford is rather dull; May is the sunniest month with 6.0 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Lifford
The best time to visit Lifford is from May to June. The wettest month is August with 111 mm of precipitation.
Lifford through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Lifford in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 11–16 °C by day
- 4.7 h of sun a day
- 45 rainy days in all
Lifford in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 18–20 °C by day
- 4.7 h of sun a day
- 49 rainy days in all
Lifford in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 10–17 °C by day
- 2.6 h of sun a day
- 48 rainy days in all
Lifford in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 8–9 °C by day
- 1.7 h of sun a day
- 48 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
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Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Lifford for you.
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
Poor
Best time to visit: May – June
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 7°
- Midday, 13:00: about 13°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 13°
- Evening, 20:00: about 11°
- Night, 23:00: about 9°
07:5718:34
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 07:34–08:47 · evening 17:44–18:57
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:20–07:34 · evening 18:57–19:11
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 Lifford 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 days get 2.1 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 15° | 12° |
| Night-time low | 8° | 6° |
| Daylight | 11.7 h | 9.5 h |
What is the weather like in Lifford in October?
In October, Lifford is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 101 mm. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Lifford.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 37 min07:57 – 18:34
- UV index
- 1 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 22 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 79 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+1offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %62 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %0 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %9 %
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 Lifford
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 Lifford: score 63 against 34. In June, days are 4 °C warmer than in October. June has 2 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 34 | 63better |
| Daytime high | 14° | 18° |
| Night-time low | 7° | 10° |
| Sunshine | 2.7 h | 5.1 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 17 | 15better |
| Rainfall | 101 mm | 99 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Lifford month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
3January8° · 1.4 h
In January, Lifford is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.4 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 87 mm. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Lifford.
Lifford in January10February9° · 2.4 h
In February, Lifford is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.4 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 85 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Lifford.
Lifford in February21March11° · 3.2 h
In March, Lifford is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.2 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 77 mm. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Lifford.
Lifford in March42April13° · 4.9 h
In April, Lifford is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 83 mm. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Lifford.
Lifford in April61May16° · 6.0 h
In May, Lifford is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 98 mm. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Lifford.
Lifford in May63June18° · 5.1 h
In June, Lifford is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 99 mm. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Lifford.
Lifford in June58July20° · 4.4 h
In July, Lifford is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 4.4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 111 mm. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Lifford.
Lifford in July57August19° · 4.5 h
In August, Lifford is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 4.5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 111 mm. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Lifford.
Lifford in August59September17° · 3.5 h
In September, Lifford is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.5 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 85 mm. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Lifford.
Lifford in September34October14° · 2.7 h
In October, Lifford is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 101 mm. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Lifford.
Lifford in October16November10° · 1.6 h
In November, Lifford is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.6 hours a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 92 mm. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Lifford.
Lifford in November4December8° · 1.3 h
In December, Lifford is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 93 mm. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Lifford.
Lifford 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 Lifford
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°
ColdOctober: nights around 7°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in January (2°), the warmest in July (12°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from October to May, 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 | 3 | 8° | 2° | 1.4 h | 16 | 87 |
| FebruaryFeb | 10 | 9° | 2° | 2.4 h | 15 | 85 |
| MarchMar | 21 | 11° | 3° | 3.2 h | 15 | 77 |
| AprilApr | 42 | 13° | 5° | 4.9 h | 15 | 83 |
| MayMay | 61 | 16° | 7° | 6.0 h | 15 | 98 |
| JuneJun | 63 | 18° | 10° | 5.1 h | 15 | 99 |
| JulyJul | 58 | 20° | 12° | 4.4 h | 16 | 111 |
| AugustAug | 57 | 19° | 12° | 4.5 h | 17 | 111 |
| SeptemberSep | 59 | 17° | 10° | 3.5 h | 15 | 85 |
| OctoberOct | 34 | 14° | 7° | 2.7 h | 17 | 101 |
| NovemberNov | 16 | 10° | 4° | 1.6 h | 17 | 92 |
| DecemberDec | 4 | 8° | 2° | 1.3 h | 17 | 93 |
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 hours in Lifford
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 2.7 of 10.6 hours of daylight in Lifford, 25 % 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 Lifford: 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, Lifford has about 17 rainy days with 101 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Lifford
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 90 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 & clouds
Wind and clouds in Lifford
How breezy and how cloudy Lifford 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 Lifford typically peaks at 22 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 79 % of the sky over Lifford: mostly cloudy, with about 2.7 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.
Snow
Snow in Lifford
Snow is possible in Lifford, but no month makes it likely: the chance of seeing snow during a week's stay, the days with fresh snow and how much falls. Tap a month to select it.
Snow calendar
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- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, it hardly ever snows in Lifford.
Snow days bring at least 1 cm of fresh snow. Fresh snow comes from ERA5 snowfall (1996–2025) at the height of the place, not on the slopes above it; the snow chance also weighs whether the snow settles. An estimate from climate averages, not a snow report.
Planning a trip to Lifford
Weather for your travel dates
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Lifford 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.
Lifford has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 61) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 4).
- 36
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 12 °C by day
- 4.4 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 61
May half-term
May – Jun
GoodBest holidays
- 17 °C by day
- 5.8 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 57
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 19 °C by day
- 4.5 h of sun a day
- 17 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 34
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 14 °C by day
- 2.7 h of sun a day
- 17 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 4
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 8 °C by day
- 1.4 h of sun a day
- 16 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
- 600 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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Lifford vs Letterkenny
In October the holiday weather in Lifford and Letterkenny is about equally good (score 34 vs 33). During the day it is about as warm in Letterkenny as in Lifford.
| in October | Lifford | Letterkenny |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 34 | 33 |
| Daytime high | 14° | 14° |
| Sea | no sea nearby | 13° |
| Sunshine | 3 h | 3 h |
| Rainy days | 17 | 18 |
| Best time | May – Jun | Jun – Aug |
Through the year
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Frequently asked questions about Lifford
When is the best time to visit Lifford?
The best time to visit Lifford is from May to June. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Lifford?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 20 °C and nights around 12 °C. January is the coolest month at 8 °C.
When does it rain most in Lifford?
The wettest month is August with 111 mm of precipitation. The driest month is March with 77 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Lifford get?
Lifford gets around 1,250 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 6.0 hours a day; in December there are 1.3 hours a day.
What time zone is Lifford in?
Lifford is on UTC+0 in January and UTC+1 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Lifford?
A nonstop flight from London to Lifford takes about 1 h 15 min, for a straight-line distance of about 600 km.
Which school holidays are best for Lifford?
Lifford has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 61) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 4). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 36, May half-term 61, summer holidays 57, October half-term 34, Christmas holidays 4.