AI-generatedWicklow at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 19°
- Warmest sea
- Sep · 15.4°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,550 h
- Rain a year
- 890 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+0 / UTC+1
- Elevation
- 53 m
Climate in Wicklow
Wicklow has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 19 °C, while January is the coolest at 9 °C. With around 1,550 hours of sunshine a year, Wicklow is rather dull; May is the sunniest month with 6.6 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Wicklow
The best time to visit Wicklow is from May to September. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in September it only reaches 15.4 °C. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in September. Rain is frequent in April and from October to January; the wettest month is October with 101 mm.
Wicklow through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Wicklow in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 10–15 °C by day
- Sea 9 °C
- 5.3 h of sun a day
- 37 rainy days in all
Wicklow in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 17–19 °C by day
- Sea 14 °C
- 5.9 h of sun a day
- 39 rainy days in all
Wicklow in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 11–17 °C by day
- Sea 14 °C
- 3.6 h of sun a day
- 38 rainy days in all
Wicklow in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 9 °C by day
- Sea 9 °C
- 2.2 h of sun a day
- 36 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Apr, Oct – Jan
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: July – 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
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
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 10°
07:4818:31
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 07:27–08:36 · evening 17:44–18:53
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:13–07:27 · evening 18:53–19:06
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 Wicklow 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 sea cools from 15° to 13°. The days get 2.0 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 16° | 13° |
| Night-time low | 9° | 7° |
| Sea | 15° | 13° |
| Daylight | 11.7 h | 9.7 h |
What is the weather like in Wicklow in October?
In October, Wicklow is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 14.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 101 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Wicklow.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 43 min07:48 – 18:31
- UV index
- 2 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 25 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 73 %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 %68 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %10 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %32 %
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 Wicklow
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 Wicklow: score 73 against 46. In June, days are 3 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 2 °C cooler in June. June has 2 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 46 | 73better |
| Daytime high | 14° | 17° |
| Night-time low | 8° | 10° |
| Sea | 14.3° | 12.7° |
| Sunshine | 3.6 h | 6.3 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 14 | 12better |
| Rainfall | 101 mm | 68 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Wicklow month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
16January9° · Sea 9° · 1.9 h
In January, Wicklow is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 9.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 74 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Wicklow.
Wicklow in January19February9° · Sea 8° · 2.9 h
In February, Wicklow is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 8.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 61 mm in total. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Wicklow.
Wicklow in February29March10° · Sea 8° · 3.8 h
In March, Wicklow is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 8.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 61 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Wicklow.
Wicklow in March43April12° · Sea 9° · 5.6 h
In April, Wicklow is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 9.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 65 mm in total. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Wicklow.
Wicklow in April60May15° · Sea 11° · 6.6 h
In May, Wicklow is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 10.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 65 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Wicklow.
Wicklow in May73June17° · Sea 13° · 6.3 h
In June, Wicklow is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 12.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 68 mm in total. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Wicklow.
Wicklow in June69July19° · Sea 14° · 5.7 h
In July, Wicklow is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 14.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 71 mm in total. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Wicklow.
Wicklow in July70August19° · Sea 15° · 5.7 h
In August, Wicklow is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 15.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 76 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Wicklow.
Wicklow in August70September17° · Sea 15° · 4.7 h
In September, Wicklow is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 15.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 72 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Wicklow.
Wicklow in September46October14° · Sea 14° · 3.6 h
In October, Wicklow is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 14.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 101 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Wicklow.
Wicklow in October28November11° · Sea 12° · 2.5 h
In November, Wicklow 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 2.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 93 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Wicklow.
Wicklow in November18December9° · Sea 11° · 1.7 h
In December, Wicklow is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 10.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 84 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Wicklow.
Wicklow in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Wicklow
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 8°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in February (3°), the warmest in July (12°). 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 | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 16 | 9° | 4° | 9.0° | 1.9 h | 12 | 74 |
| FebruaryFeb | 19 | 9° | 3° | 8.1° | 2.9 h | 11 | 61 |
| MarchMar | 29 | 10° | 4° | 8.1° | 3.8 h | 11 | 61 |
| AprilApr | 43 | 12° | 5° | 9.1° | 5.6 h | 13 | 65 |
| MayMay | 60 | 15° | 8° | 10.7° | 6.6 h | 13 | 65 |
| JuneJun | 73 | 17° | 10° | 12.7° | 6.3 h | 12 | 68 |
| JulyJul | 69 | 19° | 12° | 14.2° | 5.7 h | 14 | 71 |
| AugustAug | 70 | 19° | 12° | 15.3° | 5.7 h | 13 | 76 |
| SeptemberSep | 70 | 17° | 11° | 15.4° | 4.7 h | 11 | 72 |
| OctoberOct | 46 | 14° | 8° | 14.3° | 3.6 h | 14 | 101 |
| NovemberNov | 28 | 11° | 6° | 12.4° | 2.5 h | 13 | 93 |
| DecemberDec | 18 | 9° | 4° | 10.5° | 1.7 h | 12 | 84 |
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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Sea temperature in Wicklow
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 13.8 – 14.9 °C
Swimming season: Always below 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Wicklow ranges from 8.1 °C in February to 15.4 °C in September. 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 September, while the air already peaks in July. From October to January the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in September, eight out of ten years were between 14.9 and 16.0 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 9.0° | 8.1° | 9.8° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 8.1° | 7.5° | 8.7° | cold |
| MarchMar | 8.1° | 7.3° | 8.8° | cold |
| AprilApr | 9.1° | 8.3° | 9.9° | cold |
| MayMay | 10.7° | 10.0° | 12.0° | cold |
| JuneJun | 12.7° | 12.0° | 13.7° | cold |
| JulyJul | 14.2° | 13.5° | 15.2° | cold |
| AugustAug | 15.3° | 14.7° | 16.0° | cold |
| SeptemberSep | 15.4° | 14.9° | 16.0° | cold |
| OctoberOct | 14.3° | 13.8° | 14.9° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 12.4° | 11.9° | 12.9° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 10.5° | 9.8° | 11.2° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Wicklow
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 3.6 of 10.7 hours of daylight in Wicklow, 34 % 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 in Wicklow: 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, Wicklow has about 14 rainy days with 101 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Wicklow
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 80 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 and clouds in Wicklow
How breezy and how cloudy Wicklow 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 Wicklow typically peaks at 25 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate 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: all year except Jul.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 73 % of the sky over Wicklow: mostly cloudy, with about 3.6 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 Wicklow
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Wicklow 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.
Wicklow has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 70) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 17).
- 39
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 12 °C by day
- Sea 9 °C
- 5.1 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 63
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 15 °C by day
- Sea 11 °C
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
- 70
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 19 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
- 46
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 14 °C by day
- Sea 14 °C
- 3.6 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 17
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 9 °C by day
- Sea 10 °C
- 1.8 h of sun a day
- 12 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.
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Wicklow vs Arklow
In October the holiday weather in Wicklow and Arklow is about equally good (score 46 vs 49). During the day Arklow is 1 °C warmer than Wicklow. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Wicklow | Arklow |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 46 | 49 |
| Daytime high | 14° | 15° |
| Sea | 14° | 14° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 14 | 14 |
| Best time | May – Sep | May – Sep |
Through the year
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In October, Wicklow ranks 6 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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Frequently asked questions about Wicklow
When is the best time to visit Wicklow?
The best time to visit Wicklow 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 Wicklow?
The sea temperature in Wicklow ranges from 8.1 °C in February to 15.4 °C in September. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in Wicklow 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 Wicklow?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 19 °C and nights around 12 °C. January is the coolest month at 9 °C.
When does it rain most in Wicklow?
Rain is frequent in April and from October to January; the wettest month is October with 101 mm. The driest month is February with 61 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Wicklow get?
Wicklow gets around 1,550 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 Wicklow in?
Wicklow is on UTC+0 in January and UTC+1 in July.
Which school holidays are best for Wicklow?
Wicklow has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 70) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 17). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 39, May half-term 63, summer holidays 70, October half-term 46, Christmas holidays 17.