County Donegal المناخ and Average الطقس
المناخ of County Donegal: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
المناخ in County Donegal month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| الشهر | Avg high | Avg low | مطرfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| يناير | 6° | 2° | 136 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| فبراير | 8° | 4° | 179 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| مارس | 10° | 4° | 135 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| أبريل | 12° | 5° | 144 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| ماي | 15° | 8° | 105 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| يونيو | 16° | 10° | 183 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| يوليو | 18° | 12° | 128 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| أغسطس | 18° | 12° | 211 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| سبتمبر | 15° | 10° | 143 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| أكتوبر | 13° | 9° | 181 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| نوفمبر | 10° | 5° | 166 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| ديسمبر | 8° | 5° | 214 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
المناخ type: Temperate. المصدر: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in County Donegal
مرتفعest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How County Donegal compares مع nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against County Donegal.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sligo | 48 km | 10°C | about the same | 1673 mm |
| County Sligo | 48 km | 10°C | about the same | 1673 mm |
| County Leitrim | 59 km | 10°C | about the same | 1555 mm |
| County الإثنينaghan | 86 km | 10°C | about the same | 1028 mm |
| County Cavan | 88 km | 10°C | about the same | 1077 mm |
أفضل وقت للزيارة County Donegal
Go in ماي and يوليو. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: يناير, فبراير and ديسمبر - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for County Donegal
Today is slightly warmer than average for أكتوبر. The forecast high of 16°C is 3.1°C above the 13°C typical for this month.
A 100% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives. Around 13 mm is forecast, which is enough و soak trails and slow traffic.
هبات الرياح و 62 km/h will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in يونيو و أغسطس.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 11°C.
What و pack, what و skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- A packable rain shell - 4 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints while gusts stay above 62 km/h.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid يناير, فبراير and ديسمبر - historically the least comfortable months here.
الملخص
County Donegal is a county in أيرلندا. County Donegal is a county in Ireland. يبلغ عدد سكانها نحو 167.000.
درجة الحرارة الآن 8°C (46°F) in County Donegal مع غائم. المحسوسة 6°C. تتراوح درجات الحرارة اليوم بين 7°C و 16°C. احتمال هطول الأمطار 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 6/10 - مقبول — خطط وفق الطقس.
أفضل وقت لزيارة County Donegal is ماي and يوليو. المناخ temperate. يناير, فبراير and ديسمبر tend و be the least comfortable months. يوليو is the warmest month مع average highs near 18°C, while يناير is the coldest مع lows near 2°C.
The closest major airport is Dublin Airport (DUB), about 182 km away. Nearby highlights include Isle of Skye, Lake District National Park, ثلجdonia National Park and Edinburgh Castle.
باختصار. Today is slightly warmer than average for أكتوبر. The forecast high of 16°C is 3.1°C above the 13°C typical for this month. The best window و be outside is roughly 2 PM و 5 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in County Donegal today at 9.5/10. هبات الرياح و 62 km/h will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is County Donegal?
County Donegal is a county in أيرلندا. Its coordinates are 54.6538, -8.1096. It lies in أوروبا.
What is the weather like in County Donegal الآن?
It is currently 8°C (46°F) مع غائم. الرطوبة is 86% and wind is 7 km/h.
When is the best time و visit County Donegal?
ماي and يوليو offer the most comfortable conditions in County Donegal, which has a temperate climate. يناير, فبراير and ديسمبر are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is County Donegal in?
County Donegal observes Europe/Dublin (UTC+00:00). The local time is 6:46 PM.
How many people live in County Donegal?
County Donegal has a population of approximately 167.000.
What is the nearest airport و County Donegal?
The closest airports are Dublin Airport (DUB), 182 km away.
What are the top things و do in County Donegal?
Popular options include Isle of Skye, Lake District National Park, ثلجdonia National Park, Edinburgh Castle, Old and New Towns of Edinburgh and Loch Ness.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (ie-counties) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| التوقعات and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| جودة الهواء and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| المناخ averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated أكتوبر 26, 2026 at 6:46 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
