AI-generatedNew Ross at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 20°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,520 h
- Rain a year
- 963 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+0 / UTC+1
- Elevation
- 53 m
Climate in New Ross
New Ross 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 1,520 hours of sunshine a year, New Ross is rather dull; May is the sunniest month with 6.4 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit New Ross
The best time to visit New Ross is from May to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from May to September. Rain is frequent from October to January; the wettest month is October with 118 mm.
New Ross through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
New Ross in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 11–15 °C by day
- 5.2 h of sun a day
- 34 rainy days in all
New Ross in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 18–20 °C by day
- 5.8 h of sun a day
- 33 rainy days in all
New Ross in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 11–17 °C by day
- 3.5 h of sun a day
- 40 rainy days in all
New Ross in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 9–10 °C by day
- 2.1 h of sun a day
- 39 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
May – Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
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 9°
- Midday, 13:00: about 14°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 14°
- Evening, 20:00: about 12°
- Night, 23:00: about 11°
07:5118:36
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 07:30–08:38 · evening 17:49–18:57
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:17–07:30 · evening 18:57–19:10
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 New Ross 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 1.9 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 16° | 13° |
| Night-time low | 10° | 7° |
| Daylight | 11.7 h | 9.8 h |
What is the weather like in New Ross in October?
In October, New Ross is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.5 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 118 mm. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 30 km/h. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in New Ross.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 45 min07:51 – 18:36
- UV index
- 2 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 30 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 73 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC+1offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %71 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %8 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %24 %
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 New Ross
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 New Ross: score 77 against 45. In June, days are 4 °C warmer than in October. June has 4 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 45 | 77better |
| Daytime high | 14° | 18° |
| Night-time low | 9° | 11° |
| Sunshine | 3.5 h | 6.4 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 15 | 11better |
| Rainfall | 118 mm | 68 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
New Ross month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
15January9° · 1.9 h
In January, New Ross is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 89 mm in total. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 32 km/h. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in New Ross.
New Ross in January21February9° · 2.8 h
In February, New Ross is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 70 mm in total. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 31 km/h. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in New Ross.
New Ross in February31March11° · 3.7 h
In March, New Ross is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 68 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in New Ross.
New Ross in March49April13° · 5.6 h
In April, New Ross is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 65 mm in total. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in New Ross.
New Ross in April67May15° · 6.4 h
In May, New Ross is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 60 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in New Ross.
New Ross in May77June18° · 6.4 h
In June, New Ross is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 68 mm in total. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in New Ross.
New Ross in June73July20° · 5.5 h
In July, New Ross is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. Expect around 5.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 67 mm in total. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in New Ross.
New Ross in July73August19° · 5.5 h
In August, New Ross is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 5.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 77 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in New Ross.
New Ross in August70September17° · 4.5 h
In September, New Ross is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 4.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 75 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in New Ross.
New Ross in September45October14° · 3.5 h
In October, New Ross is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.5 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 118 mm. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 30 km/h. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in New Ross.
New Ross in October26November11° · 2.4 h
In November, New Ross is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.4 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 106 mm. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 31 km/h. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in New Ross.
New Ross in November18December10° · 1.7 h
In December, New Ross is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 100 mm in total. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 32 km/h. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in New Ross.
New Ross 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 New Ross
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 July (13°). 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 | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 15 | 9° | 4° | 1.9 h | 14 | 89 |
| FebruaryFeb | 21 | 9° | 4° | 2.8 h | 12 | 70 |
| MarchMar | 31 | 11° | 5° | 3.7 h | 12 | 68 |
| AprilApr | 49 | 13° | 6° | 5.6 h | 11 | 65 |
| MayMay | 67 | 15° | 8° | 6.4 h | 11 | 60 |
| JuneJun | 77 | 18° | 11° | 6.4 h | 11 | 68 |
| JulyJul | 73 | 20° | 13° | 5.5 h | 11 | 67 |
| AugustAug | 73 | 19° | 12° | 5.5 h | 11 | 77 |
| SeptemberSep | 70 | 17° | 11° | 4.5 h | 11 | 75 |
| OctoberOct | 45 | 14° | 9° | 3.5 h | 15 | 118 |
| NovemberNov | 26 | 11° | 6° | 2.4 h | 14 | 106 |
| DecemberDec | 18 | 10° | 4° | 1.7 h | 14 | 100 |
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 New Ross
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 3.5 of 10.7 hours of daylight in New Ross, 33 % 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 New Ross: 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, New Ross has about 15 rainy days with 118 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in New Ross
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 and clouds in New Ross
How breezy and how cloudy New Ross 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 New Ross typically peaks at 30 km/h during the day: Beaufort 5, fresh breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 73 % of the sky over New Ross: mostly cloudy, with about 3.5 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 New Ross
Weather for your travel dates
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New Ross 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.
New Ross has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 73) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 17).
- 44
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 12 °C by day
- 5.0 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
- 69
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 16 °C by day
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 73
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 19 °C by day
- 5.5 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 45
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 14 °C by day
- 3.5 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 17
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 9 °C by day
- 1.8 h of sun a day
- 14 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
- 460 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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New Ross vs Waterford
In October the holiday weather in New Ross and Waterford is about equally good (score 45 vs 45). During the day Waterford is 1 °C warmer than New Ross. Waterford gets one hour less sunshine a day.
| in October | New Ross | Waterford |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 45 | 45 |
| Daytime high | 14° | 15° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 3 h |
| Rainy days | 15 | 15 |
| Best time | May – Sep | May – Sep |
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In October, New Ross ranks 7 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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Frequently asked questions about New Ross
When is the best time to visit New Ross?
The best time to visit New Ross 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 New Ross?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 20 °C and nights around 13 °C. January is the coolest month at 9 °C.
When does it rain most in New Ross?
Rain is frequent from October to January; the wettest month is October with 118 mm. The driest month is May with 60 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does New Ross get?
New Ross gets around 1,520 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 6.4 hours a day; in December there are 1.7 hours a day.
What time zone is New Ross in?
New Ross is on UTC+0 in January and UTC+1 in July.
Which school holidays are best for New Ross?
New Ross has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 73) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 17). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 44, May half-term 69, summer holidays 73, October half-term 45, Christmas holidays 17.