AI-generatedWexford at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Aug
- Warmest month
- Aug · 18°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 15.3°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,540 h
- Rain a year
- 903 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+0 / UTC+1
- Elevation
- 5 m
Climate in Wexford
Wexford has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 18 °C, while January is the coolest at 9 °C. With around 1,540 hours of sunshine a year, Wexford is rather dull; May is the sunniest month with 6.6 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: April – August
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 11°
- Midday, 13:00: about 14°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 14°
- Evening, 20:00: about 13°
- Night, 23:00: about 12°
07:4918:34
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 07:28–08:36 · evening 17:47–18:55
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:15–07:28 · evening 18:55–19:08
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.
What is the weather like in Wexford in October?
In October, Wexford is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 14.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 111 mm. It is often windy, with gusts of around 32 km/h. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Wexford.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 45 min07:49 – 18:34
- UV index
- 2 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 32 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 72 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC+1Europe/Dublin
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %0 %
- Seaweight 25 %0 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %8 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %29 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
- Windproof jacket
Sea temperature in Wexford
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 13.8 – 14.6 °C
Swimming season: Never above 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Wexford ranges from 8.6 °C in March to 15.3 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
From October 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 14.8 and 15.7 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 9.4° | 8.8° | 10.2° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 8.7° | 8.1° | 9.4° | cold |
| MarchMar | 8.6° | 7.9° | 9.3° | cold |
| AprilApr | 9.4° | 8.8° | 10.1° | cold |
| MayMay | 10.9° | 10.3° | 12.0° | cold |
| JuneJun | 12.8° | 12.2° | 13.5° | cold |
| JulyJul | 14.3° | 13.9° | 14.8° | cold |
| AugustAug | 15.3° | 14.8° | 15.7° | cold |
| SeptemberSep | 15.3° | 14.8° | 15.8° | cold |
| OctoberOct | 14.3° | 13.8° | 14.6° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 12.6° | 12.1° | 13.1° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 10.8° | 10.1° | 11.2° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Wexford
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 Wexford, 33 % 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 Wexford
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 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 Wexford: 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, Wexford has about 14 rainy days with 111 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Wexford
How breezy and how cloudy Wexford 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 Wexford typically peaks at 32 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 gets there all year.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 72 % of the sky over Wexford: 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.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Wexford
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 (6°), 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 | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 7 | 9° | 6° | 9.4° | 1.9 h | 13 | 83 |
| FebruaryFeb | 10 | 9° | 6° | 8.7° | 2.8 h | 11 | 65 |
| MarchMar | 13 | 9° | 6° | 8.6° | 3.8 h | 11 | 63 |
| AprilApr | 19 | 11° | 7° | 9.4° | 5.7 h | 11 | 60 |
| MayMay | 23 | 13° | 10° | 10.9° | 6.6 h | 10 | 56 |
| JuneJun | 22 | 16° | 12° | 12.8° | 6.4 h | 10 | 64 |
| JulyJul | 19 | 17° | 14° | 14.3° | 5.6 h | 11 | 63 |
| AugustAug | 19 | 18° | 14° | 15.3° | 5.5 h | 11 | 71 |
| SeptemberSep | 16 | 16° | 13° | 15.3° | 4.7 h | 11 | 71 |
| OctoberOct | 7 | 14° | 11° | 14.3° | 3.5 h | 14 | 111 |
| NovemberNov | 6 | 11° | 8° | 12.6° | 2.4 h | 14 | 102 |
| DecemberDec | 7 | 9° | 6° | 10.8° | 1.7 h | 13 | 95 |
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
52.33° N, 6.46° W · 5 m · Europe/Dublin
Best time to visit Wexford
The best time to visit Wexford is from April to August. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 15.3 °C. 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 111 mm.
Wexford through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Wexford in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 9–13 °C by day
- Sea 10 °C
- 5 h of sun a day
- 32 rainy days in all
Wexford in summer
Jun – Aug
Poor
- 16–18 °C by day
- Sea 14 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 31 rainy days in all
Wexford in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 11–16 °C by day
- Sea 14 °C
- 4 h of sun a day
- 39 rainy days in all
Wexford in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 9 °C by day
- Sea 10 °C
- 2 h of sun a day
- 37 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Wexford for you.
Your best months: April – June
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Wexford
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
May has the better holiday weather in Wexford: score 23 against 7. In May, days are 1 °C cooler than in October. The sea is 3 °C cooler in May. May has 4 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in May.
| Month | October | May |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 7 | 23better |
| Day high | 14° | 13° |
| Night low | 11° | 10° |
| Sea | 14.3° | 10.9° |
| Sunshine | 3.5 h | 6.6 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 14 | 10better |
| Rainfall | 111 mm | 56 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
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
Wexford month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
7January9° · Sea 9° · 2 h
In January, Wexford is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 9.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 83 mm in total. It is often windy, with gusts of around 34 km/h. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Wexford.
Wexford in January10February9° · Sea 9° · 3 h
In February, Wexford is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 8.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 65 mm in total. It is often windy, with gusts of around 34 km/h. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Wexford.
Wexford in February13March9° · Sea 9° · 4 h
In March, Wexford is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 8.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 63 mm in total. It is often windy, with gusts of around 30 km/h. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Wexford.
Wexford in March19April11° · Sea 9° · 6 h
In April, Wexford is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 9.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 60 mm in total. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Wexford.
Wexford in April23May13° · Sea 11° · 7 h
In May, Wexford is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 10.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 56 mm in total. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Wexford.
Wexford in May22June16° · Sea 13° · 6 h
In June, Wexford is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 12.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 64 mm in total. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Wexford.
Wexford in June19July17° · Sea 14° · 6 h
In July, Wexford is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 14.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 63 mm in total. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Wexford.
Wexford in July19August18° · Sea 15° · 6 h
In August, Wexford is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 15.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 71 mm in total. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Wexford.
Wexford in August16September16° · Sea 15° · 5 h
In September, Wexford is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 15.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 71 mm in total. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Wexford.
Wexford in September7October14° · Sea 14° · 4 h
In October, Wexford is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 14.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 111 mm. It is often windy, with gusts of around 32 km/h. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Wexford.
Wexford in October6November11° · Sea 13° · 2 h
In November, Wexford is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 12.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 102 mm. It is often windy, with gusts of around 34 km/h. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Wexford.
Wexford in November7December9° · Sea 11° · 2 h
In December, Wexford is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 10.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 95 mm in total. It is often windy, with gusts of around 35 km/h. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Wexford.
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Wexford vs. Waterford
In October the holiday weather in Wexford and Waterford is about equally good (score 7 vs. 4). During the day it is about as warm in Waterford as in Wexford. Waterford gets one hour less sunshine a day.
| in October | Wexford | Waterford |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 7 | 4 |
| Daytime high | 14° | 14° |
| Sea | 14° | – |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 3 h |
| Rainy days | 14 | 15 |
| Best time | Apr – Aug | Jun – Sep |
Through the year
Ireland in October: the best places
In October, Wexford ranks 11 of 18 destinations in this country.
- Dublin14°14°40
- 2Kilkenny14°39
- 3Cork14°14°39
- 4Waterford14°37
- 5Killarney14°36
- 6Limerick14°34
- 7Bray14°14°9
- 8Dún Laoghaire14°14°9
- 11WexfordThis page14°14°7
Planning a trip to Wexford
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Wexford 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.
Wexford has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 23) and its weakest during October half-term (score 7).
- 17
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 11 °C by day
- Sea 9 °C
- 5.1 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
- 23
May half-term
May – Jun
PoorBest holidays
- 14 °C by day
- Sea 11 °C
- 6.6 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
- 19
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 17 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 5.5 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 7
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 14 °C by day
- Sea 14 °C
- 3.5 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 7
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 9 °C by day
- Sea 10 °C
- 1.8 h of sun a day
- 13 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
- 420 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 Wexford
When is the best time to visit Wexford?
The best time to visit Wexford is from April to August. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Wexford?
The sea temperature in Wexford ranges from 8.6 °C in March to 15.3 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in Wexford in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 14.3 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
What is the warmest month in Wexford?
August 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 Wexford?
Rain is most frequent from October to January; the wettest month is October with 111 mm. The driest month is May with 56 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Wexford get?
Wexford gets around 1,540 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 6.6 hours a day; in December there are 1.7 hours a day.
What time zone is Wexford in?
Wexford uses the time zone Europe/Dublin: UTC+0 in January and UTC+1 in July.
Which school holidays are best for Wexford?
Wexford has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 23) and its weakest during October half-term (score 7). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 17, May half-term 23, Summer holidays 19, October half-term 7, Christmas holidays 7.
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