When is the best time to go to Sligo?

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

  • The best months in Sligo are May, June, July, August, September and October
  • 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, July, August, October, November and December


Annual weather in Sligo

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

Month
January 41°F/47°F
5.4in
February 41°F/47°F
4.9in
March 41°F/50°F
3.8in
April 43°F/54°F
2.6in
May 49°F/58°F
4.1in
June 54°F/61°F
4.4in
July 56°F/63°F
5.4in
August 54°F/63°F
5.4in
September 52°F/61°F
4.3in
October 49°F/56°F
5.1in
November 45°F/50°F
5.6in
December 43°F/47°F
5.4in


Weather and climate in Sligo

Sligo enjoys a temperate oceanic climate (with warm summer) in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Sligo is 54°F (ranging from 47°F in january to 63°F in july). Annual rainfall is 56.2in, with a minimum of 2.6in in april and a maximum of 5.6in in november.
  • In january the climate is very bad. In average, on the morning it is 41°F and it rains in january about 5.4in.
  • Between the months of february and april the climate is bad. At lunchtime, it's 52°F in average and it rains about 2.6in each month.
  • From may to june the climate is not good, but still OK. At lunchtime, it's 61°F in average and you can expect to have 4.4in of rainfall/month during this period.
  • From july to august the climate is unfavorable. the thermometer goes up to 63°F°C and it rains about 30% of the time in august.
  • Between the months of september and october the climate is passable, but still OK. In average, on the morning it is 50°F and it rains in october about 5.1in.
  • From november to december the climate is not good. It is for example 47°F as maximum temperature in december and it rains about 5.4in each month.


Charts: temperature and rainfall in Sligo

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

Find out when Sligo 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 Sligo

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

Figure: Visitor index for Sligo month by month



Best time for low prices in Sligo

Average prices of hotels in Sligo month by month

Generally, October is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Sligo. 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.

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Average price of hiring a car in Sligo

On average, it costs $ 50 per day to hire a car in Sligo. This price varies by $ 31 depending on the month. In february, hiring a car costs an average of $ 34 per 24 hours, so this is the best time to save money! In contrast, the average price in june is $ 64.

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