Best time to go to Donegal Average weather of Donegal, Ireland
When is the best time to go to Donegal?
When is the best time to go to Donegal? Here's some information to help you in your decision:
- The best months in Donegal are May, June and September
- On average, the warmest months are June, July, August and September
- The coldest months are January, February and March
- The rainiest months are January, February, June, July, August, October, November and December
Annual weather in Donegal
Weather details in Donegal month by month
Weather and climate in Donegal
- Between january and february the climate is very bad. In average, on the morning it is 40°F.
- Between march and may the climate is not good. the thermometer goes up to 58°F°C and it rains about 4.9in each month.
- In june the climate is passable, but still OK. The record temperature this month is 81°F and it rains in june about 5.3in.
- Between the months of july and august the climate is not good. It is for example 63°F as maximum temperature in august and it rains about 6.3in each month.
- Between the months of september and october the climate is not good, but still OK. At lunchtime, it's 56°F in average and, in october, 9 days of rain are expected.
- In november the climate is bad. By early evening, the temperature averages 45°F and you can expect to have 6.5in of rainfall/month during this period.
- In the month of december the climate is very bad. It is for example 47°F as maximum temperature in december.
Charts: temperature and rainfall in Donegal
In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Donegal: 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 Donegal
Find out when Donegal 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 Donegal
- Very low season in Donegal
The months with the lowest number of tourists are: January, February and March. - Low season in Donegal
The months with low numbers of tourists are: April, October, November and December. - High season in Donegal
The number of visitors to Donegal is high in: May, June and September. - Peak season in Donegal
The largest number of tourists visiting Donegal is during: July and August.
Figure: Visitor index for Donegal month by month
Best time for low prices in Donegal
Average prices of hotels in Donegal month by month
Generally, February is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Donegal. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, August is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.
Find the best price for your hotel room
Average price of hiring a car in Donegal
On average, it costs $ 59 per day to hire a car in Donegal. This price varies by $ 22 depending on the month. In february, hiring a car costs an average of $ 50 per 24 hours, so this is the best time to save money! In contrast, the average price in july is $ 72.