When is the best time to go to Arklow?

When is the best time to go to Arklow? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

  • The best months for good weather in Arklow are July, August and September
  • On average, the warmest months are July, August and September
  • The coldest months are January, February and March
  • The rainiest months are January, June, July, August, October, November and December


Annual weather in Arklow

For full information about the climate and weather in Arklow a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:

Month
January 43°F/47°F
2.7in
February 43°F/47°F
2.4in
March 43°F/49°F
1.9in
April 45°F/52°F
2in
May 50°F/56°F
2.2in
June 56°F/59°F
2.8in
July 58°F/63°F
2.8in
August 58°F/63°F
2.8in
September 56°F/61°F
2.2in
October 52°F/58°F
3.2in
November 49°F/52°F
3.1in
December 45°F/49°F
2.8in


Weather and climate in Arklow

Arklow enjoys a temperate oceanic climate (with warm summer) in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Arklow is 56°F (ranging from 47°F in february to 63°F in august). Annual rainfall is 30.6in, with a minimum of 1.9in in march and a maximum of 3.2in in october.
  • Between january and april the climate is bad. It is for example 52°F as maximum temperature in april and it rains about 10% of the time in april.
  • Between may and october the climate is passable, but still OK. By early evening, the temperature averages 54°F.
  • From november to december the climate is unfavorable. the thermometer goes up to 49°F°C and it rains about 15% of the time in december.


Charts: temperature and rainfall in Arklow

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Arklow: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, sea temperature, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Sea temperature

Humidity


Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Arklow

Find out when Arklow has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Arklow

  • Very low season in Arklow
    The months with the lowest number of tourists are: January, February and November.
  • Low season in Arklow
    The months with low numbers of tourists are: March, April, October and December.
  • High season in Arklow
    The number of visitors to Arklow is high in: May, June and September.
  • Peak season in Arklow
    The largest number of tourists visiting Arklow is during: July and August.

Figure: Visitor index for Arklow month by month



Best time for low prices in Arklow

Average prices of hotels in Arklow month by month

Generally, October is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Arklow. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, May is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.

Find the best price for your hotel room


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