AI-generatedTipperary at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 20°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,270 h
- Rain a year
- 949 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+0 / UTC+1
- Elevation
- 91 m
Climate in Tipperary
Tipperary 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 1,270 hours of sunshine a year, Tipperary is rather dull; May is the sunniest month with 5.5 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Tipperary
The best time to visit Tipperary is from May to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in September. Rain is frequent from October to April; the wettest month is October with 98 mm.
Tipperary through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Tipperary in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 11–16 °C by day
- 4.6 h of sun a day
- 41 rainy days in all
Tipperary in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 19–20 °C by day
- 4.6 h of sun a day
- 41 rainy days in all
Tipperary in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 11–17 °C by day
- 2.9 h of sun a day
- 41 rainy days in all
Tipperary in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 8–9 °C by day
- 1.8 h of sun a day
- 42 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
Oct – Apr
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 7°
- Midday, 13:00: about 13°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 14°
- Evening, 20:00: about 11°
- Night, 23:00: about 10°
07:5618:40
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 07:35–08:43 · evening 17:53–19:02
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:22–07:35 · evening 19:02–19:15
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 Tipperary 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 1.9 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 16° | 12° |
| Night-time low | 8° | 6° |
| Daylight | 11.7 h | 9.7 h |
What is the weather like in Tipperary in October?
In October, Tipperary is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.8 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 98 mm. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Tipperary.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 45 min07:56 – 18:40
- 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
- 78 %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 %67 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %0 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %21 %
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 Tipperary
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 Tipperary: score 68 against 40. In June, days are 5 °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 | 40 | 68better |
| Daytime high | 14° | 19° |
| Night-time low | 7° | 10° |
| Sunshine | 2.8 h | 5.2 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 15 | 13better |
| Rainfall | 98 mm | 72 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Tipperary month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
10January8° · 1.7 h
In January, Tipperary is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 82 mm. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Tipperary.
Tipperary in January16February9° · 2.4 h
In February, Tipperary 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. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 74 mm in total. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Tipperary.
Tipperary in February27March11° · 3.3 h
In March, Tipperary is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 72 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Tipperary.
Tipperary in March46April13° · 5.0 h
In April, Tipperary is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 69 mm in total. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Tipperary.
Tipperary in April61May16° · 5.5 h
In May, Tipperary is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 5.5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 75 mm. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Tipperary.
Tipperary in May68June19° · 5.2 h
In June, Tipperary is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 72 mm in total. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Tipperary.
Tipperary in June63July20° · 4.2 h
In July, Tipperary is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 4.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 75 mm in total. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Tipperary.
Tipperary in July63August19° · 4.3 h
In August, Tipperary is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 4.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 80 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Tipperary.
Tipperary in August66September17° · 3.7 h
In September, Tipperary is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 72 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Tipperary.
Tipperary in September40October14° · 2.8 h
In October, Tipperary is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.8 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 98 mm. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Tipperary.
Tipperary in October23November11° · 2.1 h
In November, Tipperary is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 89 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Tipperary.
Tipperary in November12December9° · 1.4 h
In December, Tipperary is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.4 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 91 mm. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Tipperary.
Tipperary 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 Tipperary
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 | 10 | 8° | 2° | 1.7 h | 14 | 82 |
| FebruaryFeb | 16 | 9° | 2° | 2.4 h | 13 | 74 |
| MarchMar | 27 | 11° | 3° | 3.3 h | 13 | 72 |
| AprilApr | 46 | 13° | 5° | 5.0 h | 13 | 69 |
| MayMay | 61 | 16° | 7° | 5.5 h | 14 | 75 |
| JuneJun | 68 | 19° | 10° | 5.2 h | 13 | 72 |
| JulyJul | 63 | 20° | 12° | 4.2 h | 14 | 75 |
| AugustAug | 63 | 19° | 12° | 4.3 h | 14 | 80 |
| SeptemberSep | 66 | 17° | 10° | 3.7 h | 12 | 72 |
| OctoberOct | 40 | 14° | 7° | 2.8 h | 15 | 98 |
| NovemberNov | 23 | 11° | 4° | 2.1 h | 14 | 89 |
| DecemberDec | 12 | 9° | 3° | 1.4 h | 14 | 91 |
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
52.47° N, 8.16° W · 91 m · Europe/Dublin
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Tipperary
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 2.8 of 10.7 hours of daylight in Tipperary, 26 % 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 Tipperary: 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, Tipperary has about 15 rainy days with 98 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Tipperary
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 Tipperary
How breezy and how cloudy Tipperary 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 Tipperary 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.
In October, cloud covers on average 78 % of the sky over Tipperary: mostly cloudy, with about 2.8 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 Tipperary
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Tipperary 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.
Tipperary has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 63) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 11).
- 40
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 13 °C by day
- 4.5 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 62
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 17 °C by day
- 5.4 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
- 63
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 20 °C by day
- 4.3 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
- 40
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 14 °C by day
- 2.8 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 11
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 9 °C by day
- 1.5 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
- about 1 h 10 min
- Distance
- 540 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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Tipperary vs Cashel
In October the holiday weather in Tipperary and Cashel is about equally good (score 40 vs 41). During the day it is about as warm in Cashel as in Tipperary.
| in October | Tipperary | Cashel |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 40 | 41 |
| Daytime high | 14° | 14° |
| Sunshine | 3 h | 3 h |
| Rainy days | 15 | 14 |
| Best time | May – Sep | May – Sep |
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Frequently asked questions about Tipperary
When is the best time to visit Tipperary?
The best time to visit Tipperary 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 Tipperary?
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 Tipperary?
Rain is frequent from October to April; the wettest month is October with 98 mm. The driest month is April with 69 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Tipperary get?
Tipperary gets around 1,270 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 5.5 hours a day; in December there are 1.4 hours a day.
What time zone is Tipperary in?
Tipperary is on UTC+0 in January and UTC+1 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Tipperary?
A nonstop flight from London to Tipperary takes about 1 h 10 min, for a straight-line distance of about 540 km.
Which school holidays are best for Tipperary?
Tipperary has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 63) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 11). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 40, May half-term 62, summer holidays 63, October half-term 40, Christmas holidays 11.