AI-generatedWaterford at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 18°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,470 h
- Rain a year
- 963 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+0 / UTC+1
- Elevation
- 10 m
Climate in Waterford
Waterford has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 18 °C, while January is the coolest at 9 °C. With around 1,470 hours of sunshine a year, Waterford is rather dull; May is the sunniest month with 6.2 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: June – September
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 11°
- Midday, 13:00: about 13°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 14°
- Evening, 20:00: about 12°
- Night, 23:00: about 12°
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.
What is the weather like in Waterford in October?
In October, Waterford is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 118 mm. It is often windy, with gusts of around 30 km/h. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Waterford.
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+1Europe/Dublin
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %57 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %5 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %24 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
- Windproof jacket
Sunshine hours in Waterford
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 10.8 hours of daylight in Waterford, 31 % of the day.
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.
UV index in Waterford
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 it, 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.
Rain in Waterford: 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, Waterford has about 15 rainy days with 118 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Waterford
How breezy and how cloudy Waterford 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 Waterford 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 Waterford: 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.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Waterford
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 11°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (5°), the warmest in August (14°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from December 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 | 12 | 9° | 5° | 1.9 h | 14 | 89 |
| FebruaryFeb | 17 | 9° | 5° | 2.7 h | 12 | 70 |
| MarchMar | 23 | 10° | 6° | 3.6 h | 12 | 68 |
| AprilApr | 39 | 11° | 7° | 5.4 h | 11 | 65 |
| MayMay | 54 | 14° | 9° | 6.2 h | 11 | 60 |
| JuneJun | 67 | 16° | 12° | 6.2 h | 11 | 68 |
| JulyJul | 70 | 18° | 14° | 5.2 h | 11 | 67 |
| AugustAug | 70 | 18° | 14° | 5.2 h | 11 | 77 |
| SeptemberSep | 60 | 16° | 13° | 4.4 h | 11 | 75 |
| OctoberOct | 37 | 14° | 11° | 3.3 h | 15 | 118 |
| NovemberNov | 22 | 11° | 8° | 2.3 h | 14 | 106 |
| DecemberDec | 15 | 9° | 6° | 1.7 h | 14 | 100 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, 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
52.26° N, 7.11° W · 10 m · Europe/Dublin
Best time to visit Waterford
The best time to visit Waterford is from June to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from June to September. Rain is most frequent from October to January; the wettest month is October with 118 mm.
Waterford through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Waterford in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 10–14 °C by day
- 5 h of sun a day
- 34 rainy days in all
Waterford in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 16–18 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 33 rainy days in all
Waterford in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 11–16 °C by day
- 3 h of sun a day
- 40 rainy days in all
Waterford in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 9 °C by day
- 2 h of sun a day
- 39 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Waterford for you.
Your best months: June – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Waterford
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
July has the better holiday weather in Waterford: score 70 against 37. In July, days are 4 °C warmer than in October. July has 4 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 37 | 70better |
| Day high | 14° | 18° |
| Night low | 11° | 14° |
| Sunshine | 3.3 h | 5.2 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 15 | 11better |
| Rainfall | 118 mm | 67 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Jun – Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Oct – Jan
12 or more rainy days
Waterford month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
12January9° · 2 h
In January, Waterford is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 89 mm in total. It is often windy, with gusts of around 32 km/h. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Waterford.
Waterford in January17February9° · 3 h
In February, Waterford is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 70 mm in total. It is often windy, with gusts of around 31 km/h. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Waterford.
Waterford in February23March10° · 4 h
In March, Waterford is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 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 Waterford.
Waterford in March39April11° · 5 h
In April, Waterford is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 65 mm in total. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Waterford.
Waterford in April54May14° · 6 h
In May, Waterford is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 60 mm in total. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Waterford.
Waterford in May67June16° · 6 h
In June, Waterford is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 6 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 Waterford.
Waterford in June70July18° · 5 h
In July, Waterford is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. Expect around 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 Waterford.
Waterford in July70August18° · 5 h
In August, Waterford is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. Expect around 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 Waterford.
Waterford in August60September16° · 4 h
In September, Waterford is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. Expect around 4 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 Waterford.
Waterford in September37October14° · 3 h
In October, Waterford is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 118 mm. It is often windy, with gusts of around 30 km/h. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Waterford.
Waterford in October22November11° · 2 h
In November, Waterford is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 106 mm. It is often windy, with gusts of around 31 km/h. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Waterford.
Waterford in November15December9° · 2 h
In December, Waterford is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 100 mm in total. It is often windy, with gusts of around 32 km/h. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Waterford.
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Waterford vs. Kilkenny
In October the holiday weather in Waterford and Kilkenny is about equally good (score 37 vs. 39). During the day it is about as warm in Kilkenny as in Waterford.
| in October | Waterford | Kilkenny |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 37 | 39 |
| Daytime high | 14° | 14° |
| Sunshine | 3 h | 3 h |
| Rainy days | 15 | 13 |
| Best time | Jun – Sep | Jun – Sep |
Through the year
Ireland in October: the best places
In October, Waterford ranks 4 of 18 destinations in this country.
- Dublin14°14°40
- 2Kilkenny14°39
- 3Cork14°14°39
- 4WaterfordThis page14°37
- 5Killarney14°36
- 6Limerick14°34
- 7Bray14°14°9
- 8Dún Laoghaire14°14°9
Planning a trip to Waterford
Weather for your travel dates
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Waterford 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.
Waterford has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 70) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 14).
- 34
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 11 °C by day
- 4.9 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
- 57
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 14 °C by day
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
- 70
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 18 °C by day
- 5.2 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 37
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 14 °C by day
- 3.3 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 14
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
- 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.
Frequently asked questions about Waterford
When is the best time to visit Waterford?
The best time to visit Waterford is from June to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Waterford?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 18 °C and nights around 14 °C. January is the coolest month at 9 °C.
When does it rain most in Waterford?
Rain is most 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 Waterford get?
Waterford gets around 1,470 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 6.2 hours a day; in December there are 1.7 hours a day.
What time zone is Waterford in?
Waterford uses the time zone Europe/Dublin: UTC+0 in January and UTC+1 in July.
Which school holidays are best for Waterford?
Waterford has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 70) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 14). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 34, May half-term 57, Summer holidays 70, October half-term 37, Christmas holidays 14.
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