When is the best time to go to Skibbereen?

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

  • The best months for good weather in Skibbereen are July, August and September
  • The coldest months are January, February and March
  • The rainiest months are January, October, November and December


Annual weather in Skibbereen

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

Month
January 49°F/50°F
5.2in
February 47°F/50°F
3.5in
March 47°F/50°F
3in
April 49°F/52°F
2.9in
May 52°F/56°F
3.1in
June 56°F/59°F
3in
July 59°F/63°F
3.3in
August 61°F/63°F
4.1in
September 59°F/61°F
3.6in
October 56°F/59°F
5.4in
November 52°F/54°F
5in
December 50°F/52°F
5.7in


Weather and climate in Skibbereen

Skibbereen enjoys a temperate oceanic climate (with warm summer) in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Skibbereen is 56°F (ranging from 50°F in february to 63°F in august). Annual rainfall is 47.6in, with a minimum of 2.9in in april and a maximum of 5.7in in december.
  • From january to april the climate is bad. In average, on the morning it is 50°F.
  • Between the months of may and august the climate is passable, but still OK. It is for example 63°F as maximum temperature in august and you can expect to have 4.1in of rainfall/month during this period.
  • In september the climate is beautiful. In average, on the morning it is 59°F and it rains in september about 3.6in.
  • From october to november the climate is just OK. It is for example 54°F as maximum temperature in november.
  • In december the climate is not good. The record temperature this month is 56°F and you can expect to have 5.7in of rainfall/month during this period.


Charts: temperature and rainfall in Skibbereen

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Skibbereen: 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 Skibbereen

Find out when Skibbereen 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 Skibbereen

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

Figure: Visitor index for Skibbereen month by month



Best time for low prices in Skibbereen

Average prices of hotels in Skibbereen month by month

Generally, February is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Skibbereen. 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


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