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Tramore weather & best time to visit

Nature escape

Tramore at a glance

Best time
May – Sep
Warmest month
Jul · 20°
Warmest sea
Aug · 15.7°
Sunshine a year
1,500 h
Rain a year
963 mm
Climate
Maritime
Time zone
UTC+0 / UTC+1
Elevation
43 m

Climate in Tramore

Tramore 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 1,500 hours of sunshine a year, Tramore is rather dull; May is the sunniest month with 6.4 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Tramore

The best time to visit Tramore is from May to September. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 15.7 °C. 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.

Tramore through the seasons

How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.

Tramore in spring

Mar – May

49

Fair

  • 11–15 °C by day
  • Sea 10 °C
  • 5.2 h of sun a day
  • 34 rainy days in all

Tramore in summer

Jun – Aug

74

Good

  • 18–20 °C by day
  • Sea 15 °C
  • 5.7 h of sun a day
  • 33 rainy days in all

Tramore in autumn

Sep – Nov

47

Fair

  • 11–17 °C by day
  • Sea 14 °C
  • 3.4 h of sun a day
  • 40 rainy days in all

Tramore in winter

Dec – Feb

18

Poor

  • 9–10 °C by day
  • Sea 10 °C
  • 2.1 h of sun a day
  • 39 rainy days in all

Which month for what?

Beach & swimming

No month

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

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Tramore for you.

Swimming in the sea
Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: June – August

Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

Weather in October

44

Holiday weather in October

Fair

Best time to visit: May – September

Keep in mindFrequent rain

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 9°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 14°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 14°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 12°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 11°

07:5118:37

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 17:50–18:58
Blue hour
Morning 07:17–07:30 · evening 18:58–19:11

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 Tramore compared with home

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 15° to 13°. The days get 1.9 h shorter.

Early or late October?
October1 Oct31 Oct
Daytime high16°13°
Night-time low10°7°
Sea15°13°
Daylight11.7 h9.8 h

What is the weather like in Tramore in October?

In October, Tramore is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 14.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.4 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 Tramore.

More details for October

Daylight
10 h 45 min07:51 – 18:37
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 %7 %
  • 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 Tramore

Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.

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June has the better holiday weather in Tramore: score 77 against 44. In June, days are 4 °C warmer than in October. The sea is about as warm in both months. June has 4 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in June.

October vs June, Tramore
MonthOctoberJune
Holiday weather score4477better
Daytime high14°18°
Night-time low9°11°
Sea14.1°14.0°
Sunshine3.4 h6.4 hbetter
Rainy days1511better
Rainfall118 mm68 mmbetter

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Tramore month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

16January9° · Sea 9° · 1.9 h

In January, Tramore is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 9.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. 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 Tramore.

Tramore in January
21February9° · Sea 9° · 2.8 h

In February, Tramore is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 8.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. 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 Tramore.

Tramore in February
30March11° · Sea 9° · 3.6 h

In March, Tramore is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 8.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.6 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 Tramore.

Tramore in March
49April13° · Sea 10° · 5.6 h

In April, Tramore is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 9.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. 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 Tramore.

Tramore in April
67May15° · Sea 12° · 6.4 h

In May, Tramore is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 11.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. 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 Tramore.

Tramore in May
77June18° · Sea 14° · 6.4 h

In June, Tramore 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 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 Tramore.

Tramore in June
73July20° · Sea 15° · 5.4 h

In July, Tramore is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 15.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.4 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 Tramore.

Tramore in July
73August19° · Sea 16° · 5.4 h

In August, Tramore is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 15.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.4 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 Tramore.

Tramore in August
70September17° · Sea 15° · 4.5 h

In September, Tramore is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 15.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. 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 Tramore.

Tramore in September
44October14° · Sea 14° · 3.4 h

In October, Tramore is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 14.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.4 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 Tramore.

Tramore in October
27November11° · Sea 12° · 2.4 h

In November, Tramore is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 12.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. 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 Tramore.

Tramore in November
18December10° · Sea 11° · 1.6 h

In December, Tramore is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 10.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.6 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 Tramore.

Tramore in December

Climate in detail

Climate through the year

Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Tramore

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 January (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.

OctoberDay 14°Night 9°Sea 14°
DayNightSea
MonthScoreDayNightSeaSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan169°4°9.3°1.9 h1489
FebruaryFeb219°4°8.9°2.8 h1270
MarchMar3011°5°8.9°3.6 h1268
AprilApr4913°6°9.9°5.6 h1165
MayMay6715°8°11.7°6.4 h1160
JuneJun7718°11°14.0°6.4 h1168
JulyJul7320°13°15.4°5.4 h1167
AugustAug7319°13°15.7°5.4 h1177
SeptemberSep7017°11°15.3°4.5 h1175
OctoberOct4414°9°14.1°3.4 h15118
NovemberNov2711°6°12.4°2.4 h14106
DecemberDec1810°5°10.6°1.6 h14100

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

52.16° N, 7.15° W · 43 m · Europe/Dublin

Swimming calendar

Sea temperature in Tramore

Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.

Sea in October14.1°Ccold

8 in 10 years: 13.5 – 14.5 °C

Swimming season: Always below 20 °C

  • cold
  • fresh
  • refreshing
  • pleasant
  • warm
  • very warm
OctoberMean sea temperature 14.1°8 in 10 years 13.5° – 14.5°
20°
Mean sea temperature8 in 10 years20 °C – comfortable for swimming

The sea temperature in Tramore ranges from 8.9 °C in February to 15.7 °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 15.2 and 16.5 °C.

Sea temperature by month
MonthAverageCool yearWarm yearFeels
JanuaryJan9.3°8.5°9.9°cold
FebruaryFeb8.9°8.2°9.4°cold
MarchMar8.9°8.2°9.4°cold
AprilApr9.9°9.3°10.6°cold
MayMay11.7°10.9°12.7°cold
JuneJun14.0°13.2°15.0°cold
JulyJul15.4°14.6°16.2°cold
AugustAug15.7°15.2°16.5°cold
SeptemberSep15.3°14.8°16.2°cold
OctoberOct14.1°13.5°14.5°cold
NovemberNov12.4°11.8°12.9°cold
DecemberDec10.6°9.9°11.1°cold
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Tramore

Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
1,500 hours
Sunniest month
May · 6.4 h a day
Least sunshine
Dec · 1.6 h a day
OctoberSunshine 3.4 hDaylight 10.8 hShare of daylight 31 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 3.4 of 10.8 hours of daylight in Tramore, 31 % 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 Tramore: 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.

Per year
963 mm on 146 days
Wettest month
Oct · 118 mm
Driest month
May · 60 mm
OctoberRainy days 15Rainfall 118 mm

In October, Tramore has about 15 rainy days with 118 mm of rain in total.

Sun protection

UV index in Tramore

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 & clouds

Wind and clouds in Tramore

How breezy and how cloudy Tramore 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.

Year average
27 km/h · moderate breeze
Windiest month
Dec · 32 km/h
Calmest month
Jul · 22 km/h
OctoberWind 30 km/hBeaufort 5
20
WindBeaufort 4

In October, the wind in Tramore typically peaks at 30 km/h during the day: Beaufort 5, fresh 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.

Year average
71 % · mostly cloudy
Clearest month
Apr · 66 %
Cloudiest month
Jan · 73 %
OctoberCloud cover 73 %Sunshine 3.4 h

In October, cloud covers on average 73 % of the sky over Tramore: mostly cloudy, with about 3.4 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 Tramore

Weather for your travel dates

Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.

Tramore 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.

Tramore has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 73) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 17).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    43

    Fair

    • 12 °C by day
    • Sea 10 °C
    • 5.0 h of sun a day
    • 11 rainy days a month
  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    69

    Good

    • 16 °C by day
    • Sea 12 °C
    • 6.4 h of sun a day
    • 11 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    73

    GoodBest holidays

    • 19 °C by day
    • Sea 16 °C
    • 5.4 h of sun a day
    • 11 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • October half-term

    Oct

    44

    Fair

    • 14 °C by day
    • Sea 14 °C
    • 3.4 h of sun a day
    • 15 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    17

    Poor

    • 9 °C by day
    • Sea 10 °C
    • 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
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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Tramore vs Waterford

In October the holiday weather in Tramore and Waterford is about equally good (score 44 vs 45). During the day Waterford is 1 °C warmer than Tramore.

Tramore vs Waterford, in October
in OctoberTramoreWaterford
Holiday weather score4445
Daytime high14°15°
Sea14°no sea nearby
Sunshine3 h3 h
Rainy days1515
Best timeMay – SepMay – Sep

Through the year

OctoberTramore 14°Waterford 15°
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Ranking

Ireland in October: the best places

In October, Tramore ranks 7 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

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  3. 3Clonmel15°47
  4. 4Wicklow14°14°46
  5. 5Maynooth14°46
  6. 6New Ross14°45
  7. 7TramoreThis page14°14°44
  8. 8Dungarvan15°14°44
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Frequently asked questions about Tramore

When is the best time to visit Tramore?

The best time to visit Tramore is from May to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.

How warm is the sea in Tramore?

The sea temperature in Tramore ranges from 8.9 °C in February to 15.7 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.

Can you swim in Tramore in October?

Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 14.1 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.

What is the warmest month in Tramore?

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 Tramore?

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 Tramore get?

Tramore gets around 1,500 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 6.4 hours a day; in December there are 1.6 hours a day.

What time zone is Tramore in?

Tramore is on UTC+0 in January and UTC+1 in July.

Which school holidays are best for Tramore?

Tramore 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 43, May half-term 69, summer holidays 73, October half-term 44, Christmas holidays 17.