AI-generatedYoughal at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Jul
- Warmest month
- Jul · 20°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 16.4°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,430 h
- Rain a year
- 1,047 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+0 / UTC+1
- Elevation
- 60 m
Climate in Youghal
Youghal 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 1,430 hours of sunshine a year, Youghal is rather dull; May is the sunniest month with 6.1 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Youghal
The best time to visit Youghal is from April to July. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 16.4 °C. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from June to July and in September. Rain is frequent in August and from October to January; the wettest month is October with 129 mm.
Youghal through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Youghal in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 11–16 °C by day
- Sea 10 °C
- 5.0 h of sun a day
- 36 rainy days in all
Youghal in summer
Jun – Aug
Poor
- 18–20 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 5.4 h of sun a day
- 35 rainy days in all
Youghal in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 11–17 °C by day
- Sea 14 °C
- 3.2 h of sun a day
- 41 rainy days in all
Youghal in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 9–10 °C by day
- Sea 10 °C
- 2.1 h of sun a day
- 40 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Jun – Jul, Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Aug, Oct – Jan
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
Poor
Best time to visit: April – July
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 11°
07:5418:40
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 07:33–08:40 · evening 17:54–19:01
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:20–07:33 · evening 19:01–19:14
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 Youghal 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 1.9 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 16° | 13° |
| Night-time low | 10° | 7° |
| Sea | 15° | 13° |
| Daylight | 11.7 h | 9.8 h |
What is the weather like in Youghal in October?
In October, Youghal 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 3.1 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 129 mm. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Youghal.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 46 min07:54 – 18:40
- UV index
- 2 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 28 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 35 %0 %
- Seaweight 25 %0 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %2 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %24 %
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
Compare two months in Youghal
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 Youghal: score 20 against 5. 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.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 5 | 20better |
| Daytime high | 14° | 18° |
| Night-time low | 9° | 11° |
| Sea | 14.1° | 14.4° |
| Sunshine | 3.1 h | 6.1 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 15 | 11better |
| Rainfall | 129 mm | 72 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Youghal month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
6January9° · Sea 10° · 1.9 h
In January, Youghal is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 9.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.9 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 101 mm. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 29 km/h. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Youghal.
Youghal in January9February9° · Sea 9° · 2.6 h
In February, Youghal is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 9.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 79 mm in total. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 30 km/h. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Youghal.
Youghal in February11March11° · Sea 9° · 3.6 h
In March, Youghal is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 9.1 °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 76 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Youghal.
Youghal in March17April13° · Sea 10° · 5.3 h
In April, Youghal is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 10.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 72 mm in total. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Youghal – and yet one of the best months here.
Youghal in April18May16° · Sea 12° · 6.1 h
In May, Youghal is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 11.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 66 mm in total. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Youghal – and yet one of the best months here.
Youghal in May20June18° · Sea 14° · 6.1 h
In June, Youghal is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 14.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 72 mm in total. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Youghal – and yet one of the best months here.
Youghal in June19July20° · Sea 16° · 5.1 h
In July, Youghal is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 16.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 72 mm in total. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Youghal – and yet one of the best months here.
Youghal in July16August19° · Sea 16° · 5.0 h
In August, Youghal is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 16.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 85 mm in total. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Youghal.
Youghal in August13September17° · Sea 16° · 4.2 h
In September, Youghal is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 15.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 79 mm in total. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Youghal.
Youghal in September5October14° · Sea 14° · 3.1 h
In October, Youghal 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 3.1 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 129 mm. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Youghal.
Youghal in October5November11° · Sea 12° · 2.3 h
In November, Youghal is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 12.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 109 mm. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 28 km/h. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Youghal.
Youghal in November6December10° · Sea 11° · 1.7 h
In December, Youghal is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 10.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 109 mm. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 30 km/h. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Youghal.
Youghal 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 Youghal
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.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 6 | 9° | 4° | 9.6° | 1.9 h | 14 | 101 |
| FebruaryFeb | 9 | 9° | 4° | 9.2° | 2.6 h | 12 | 79 |
| MarchMar | 11 | 11° | 4° | 9.1° | 3.6 h | 12 | 76 |
| AprilApr | 17 | 13° | 6° | 10.1° | 5.3 h | 12 | 72 |
| MayMay | 18 | 16° | 8° | 11.9° | 6.1 h | 12 | 66 |
| JuneJun | 20 | 18° | 11° | 14.4° | 6.1 h | 11 | 72 |
| JulyJul | 19 | 20° | 13° | 16.1° | 5.1 h | 12 | 72 |
| AugustAug | 16 | 19° | 12° | 16.4° | 5.0 h | 13 | 85 |
| SeptemberSep | 13 | 17° | 11° | 15.6° | 4.2 h | 11 | 79 |
| OctoberOct | 5 | 14° | 9° | 14.1° | 3.1 h | 15 | 129 |
| NovemberNov | 5 | 11° | 6° | 12.3° | 2.3 h | 15 | 109 |
| DecemberDec | 6 | 10° | 4° | 10.6° | 1.7 h | 14 | 109 |
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
Sea temperature in Youghal
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 13.5 – 14.6 °C
Swimming season: Always below 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Youghal ranges from 9.1 °C in March to 16.4 °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 15.6 and 17.1 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 9.6° | 8.9° | 10.3° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 9.2° | 8.6° | 9.6° | cold |
| MarchMar | 9.1° | 8.4° | 9.6° | cold |
| AprilApr | 10.1° | 9.5° | 10.8° | cold |
| MayMay | 11.9° | 11.0° | 12.7° | cold |
| JuneJun | 14.4° | 13.5° | 15.8° | cold |
| JulyJul | 16.1° | 15.0° | 17.3° | cold |
| AugustAug | 16.4° | 15.6° | 17.1° | cold |
| SeptemberSep | 15.6° | 14.9° | 16.6° | cold |
| OctoberOct | 14.1° | 13.5° | 14.6° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 12.3° | 11.5° | 13.0° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 10.6° | 10.0° | 11.3° | cold |
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Youghal
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 3.1 of 10.8 hours of daylight in Youghal, 29 % 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 Youghal: 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, Youghal has about 15 rainy days with 129 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Youghal
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 70 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 Youghal
How breezy and how cloudy Youghal 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 Youghal typically peaks at 28 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, and here it is that strong all year.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 73 % of the sky over Youghal: mostly cloudy, with about 3.1 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 Youghal
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Youghal 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.
Youghal has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 18) and its weakest during October half-term (score 5).
- 15
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 12 °C by day
- Sea 10 °C
- 4.8 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
- 18
May half-term
May – Jun
PoorBest holidays
- 16 °C by day
- Sea 12 °C
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
- 17
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 19 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 5.0 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 5
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 14 °C by day
- Sea 14 °C
- 3.1 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 6
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
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
- about 1 h 5 min
- Distance
- 510 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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Youghal vs Dungarvan
In October the holiday weather in Youghal and Dungarvan is about equally good (score 5 vs 4). During the day Dungarvan is 1 °C warmer than Youghal. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Youghal | Dungarvan |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 5 | 4 |
| Daytime high | 14° | 15° |
| Sea | 14° | 14° |
| Sunshine | 3 h | 3 h |
| Rainy days | 15 | 15 |
| Best time | Apr – Jul | May – Sep |
Through the year
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Ireland in October: the best places
In October, Youghal ranks 28 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 3Mallow14°45
- 4New Ross14°45
- 5Dungarvan15°14°44
- 6Tramore14°14°44
- 7Wexford15°14°44
- 8Kilkenny14°43
- 28YoughalThis page14°14°5
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Frequently asked questions about Youghal
When is the best time to visit Youghal?
The best time to visit Youghal is from April to July. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Youghal?
The sea temperature in Youghal ranges from 9.1 °C in March to 16.4 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in Youghal 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 Youghal?
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 Youghal?
Rain is frequent in August and from October to January; the wettest month is October with 129 mm. The driest month is May with 66 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Youghal get?
Youghal gets around 1,430 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 6.1 hours a day; in December there are 1.7 hours a day.
What time zone is Youghal in?
Youghal is on UTC+0 in January and UTC+1 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Youghal?
A nonstop flight from London to Youghal takes about 1 h 5 min, for a straight-line distance of about 510 km.
Which school holidays are best for Youghal?
Youghal has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 18) and its weakest during October half-term (score 5). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 15, May half-term 18, summer holidays 17, October half-term 5, Christmas holidays 6.