AI-generatedMaynooth at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 20°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,390 h
- Rain a year
- 785 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+0 / UTC+1
- Elevation
- 56 m
Climate in Maynooth
Maynooth 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 1,390 hours of sunshine a year, Maynooth is rather dull; May is the sunniest month with 6.1 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Maynooth
The best time to visit Maynooth is from May to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in September. Rain is frequent in April and from October to January; the wettest month is November with 76 mm.
Maynooth through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Maynooth in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 11–16 °C by day
- 4.9 h of sun a day
- 38 rainy days in all
Maynooth in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 18–20 °C by day
- 5.1 h of sun a day
- 39 rainy days in all
Maynooth in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 11–17 °C by day
- 3.2 h of sun a day
- 37 rainy days in all
Maynooth in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 8–9 °C by day
- 1.9 h of sun a day
- 36 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Apr, 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 8°
- Midday, 13:00: about 13°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 14°
- Evening, 20:00: about 11°
- Night, 23:00: about 10°
07:5118:33
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 07:29–08:39 · evening 17:45–18:54
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:16–07:29 · evening 18:54–19:08
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 Maynooth 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 12° at the end. The days get 2.0 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 16° | 12° |
| Night-time low | 9° | 6° |
| Daylight | 11.7 h | 9.7 h |
What is the weather like in Maynooth in October?
In October, Maynooth is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 76 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Maynooth.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 42 min07:51 – 18:33
- UV index
- 2 · 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
- 75 %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 %68 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %5 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %38 %
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 Maynooth
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 Maynooth: score 71 against 46. In June, days are 4 °C warmer than in October. June has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 46 | 71better |
| Daytime high | 14° | 18° |
| Night-time low | 8° | 10° |
| Sunshine | 3.3 h | 5.6 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 13 | 12better |
| Rainfall | 76 mm | 69 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Maynooth month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
15January8° · 1.7 h
In January, Maynooth is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 61 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Maynooth.
Maynooth in January19February9° · 2.6 h
In February, Maynooth is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 52 mm in total. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Maynooth.
Maynooth in February29March11° · 3.4 h
In March, Maynooth is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 54 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Maynooth.
Maynooth in March46April13° · 5.2 h
In April, Maynooth is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 59 mm in total. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Maynooth.
Maynooth in April64May16° · 6.1 h
In May, Maynooth is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 63 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Maynooth.
Maynooth in May71June18° · 5.6 h
In June, Maynooth is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 69 mm in total. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Maynooth.
Maynooth in June65July20° · 4.9 h
In July, Maynooth is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 70 mm in total. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Maynooth.
Maynooth in July67August20° · 4.9 h
In August, Maynooth is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 73 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Maynooth.
Maynooth in August68September17° · 4.2 h
In September, Maynooth is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 4.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 65 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Maynooth.
Maynooth in September46October14° · 3.3 h
In October, Maynooth is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 76 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Maynooth.
Maynooth in October27November11° · 2.2 h
In November, Maynooth is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 76 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Maynooth.
Maynooth in November16December9° · 1.5 h
In December, Maynooth 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. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 69 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Maynooth.
Maynooth in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Maynooth
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 February (3°), the warmest in July (12°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November 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 | 15 | 8° | 3° | 1.7 h | 12 | 61 |
| FebruaryFeb | 19 | 9° | 3° | 2.6 h | 12 | 52 |
| MarchMar | 29 | 11° | 4° | 3.4 h | 12 | 54 |
| AprilApr | 46 | 13° | 5° | 5.2 h | 12 | 59 |
| MayMay | 64 | 16° | 7° | 6.1 h | 13 | 63 |
| JuneJun | 71 | 18° | 10° | 5.6 h | 12 | 69 |
| JulyJul | 65 | 20° | 12° | 4.9 h | 14 | 70 |
| AugustAug | 67 | 20° | 12° | 4.9 h | 13 | 73 |
| SeptemberSep | 68 | 17° | 10° | 4.2 h | 12 | 65 |
| OctoberOct | 46 | 14° | 8° | 3.3 h | 13 | 76 |
| NovemberNov | 27 | 11° | 5° | 2.2 h | 12 | 76 |
| DecemberDec | 16 | 9° | 3° | 1.5 h | 12 | 69 |
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 hours in Maynooth
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 3.3 of 10.7 hours of daylight in Maynooth, 31 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 14 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Maynooth: 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, Maynooth has about 13 rainy days with 76 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Maynooth
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 80 min
- Fair skin
- about 100 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 Maynooth
How breezy and how cloudy Maynooth 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 Maynooth 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 75 % of the sky over Maynooth: mostly cloudy, with about 3.3 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 Maynooth
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Maynooth 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.
Maynooth has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 66) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 16).
- 41
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 12 °C by day
- 4.7 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 65
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 16 °C by day
- 6.0 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
- 66
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 20 °C by day
- 4.9 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
- 46
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 14 °C by day
- 3.3 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 16
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 9 °C by day
- 1.6 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
- 470 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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Maynooth vs Naas
In October the holiday weather in Maynooth and Naas is about equally good (score 46 vs 44). During the day it is about as warm in Naas as in Maynooth.
| in October | Maynooth | Naas |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 46 | 44 |
| Daytime high | 14° | 14° |
| Sunshine | 3 h | 3 h |
| Rainy days | 13 | 13 |
| Best time | May – Sep | Jun – Sep |
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Frequently asked questions about Maynooth
When is the best time to visit Maynooth?
The best time to visit Maynooth 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 Maynooth?
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 Maynooth?
Rain is frequent in April and from October to January; the wettest month is November with 76 mm. The driest month is February with 52 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Maynooth get?
Maynooth gets around 1,390 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 6.1 hours a day; in December there are 1.5 hours a day.
What time zone is Maynooth in?
Maynooth is on UTC+0 in January and UTC+1 in July.
Which school holidays are best for Maynooth?
Maynooth has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 66) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 16). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 41, May half-term 65, summer holidays 66, October half-term 46, Christmas holidays 16.