When is the best time to go to Athlone?

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

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


Annual weather in Athlone

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

Month
January 40°F/45°F
3.4in
February 40°F/47°F
3.3in
March 40°F/50°F
2.7in
April 41°F/54°F
2.3in
May 47°F/59°F
3in
June 52°F/63°F
3.5in
July 56°F/65°F
3.9in
August 54°F/65°F
4.2in
September 50°F/61°F
2.9in
October 49°F/56°F
3.3in
November 43°F/50°F
3.7in
December 40°F/47°F
3.6in


Weather and climate in Athlone

Athlone enjoys a temperate oceanic climate (with warm summer) in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Athlone is 56°F (ranging from 45°F in january to 65°F in july). Annual rainfall is 39.5in, with a minimum of 2.3in in april and a maximum of 4.2in in august.
  • Between january and february the climate is the worst possible. It is for example 47°F as maximum temperature in february and you can expect to have 3.3in of rainfall/month during this period.
  • Between the months of march and april the climate is not good. The temperature rises to 54°F and it rains in april about 2.3in.
  • Between the months of may and june the climate is passable, but still OK. It is for example 63°F as maximum temperature in june.
  • Between the months of july and august the climate is not good. the thermometer goes up to 65°F°C and, in august, 6 days of rain are expected.
  • From september to october the climate is just OK. The temperature rises to 56°F and you can expect to have 3.3in of rainfall/month during this period.
  • In november the climate is bad. In average, on the morning it is 43°F.
  • In the month of december the climate is very bad. The record temperature this month is 58°F and you can expect to have 3.6in of rainfall/month during this period.


Charts: temperature and rainfall in Athlone

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

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Humidity


Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Athlone

Find out when Athlone 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 Athlone

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

Figure: Visitor index for Athlone month by month



Best time for low prices in Athlone

Average prices of hotels in Athlone month by month

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

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Average price of hiring a car in Athlone

On average, it costs $ 53 per day to hire a car in Athlone. This price varies by $ 54 depending on the month. In november, hiring a car costs an average of $ 32 per 24 hours, so this is the best time to save money! In contrast, the average price in august is $ 85.

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