Early October 1 October
61°F
Typical afternoon high
39% historical wet-day frequency
Ireland · Beach
The south of Ireland
in October.
Is October a good time?
Cool days.
More overnight stays than September.
October averages 58°F afternoons and 57°F seas, with about 13 rain days. Later October is typically cooler.
- Afternoons
- 58°F
- Sea
- 57°F
- Visitor demand
- 39%of August peak
Historical Southern regional averages, not a forecast or a measure of queues. Overnight demand compares average stays per day. Covers Cork, Kerry, Ring of Kerry and Cliffs of Moher; conditions vary within the region.
Overall match
4.3/10 · scores & prioritiesWhat matters most?
Weather 50% · Crowds 30% · Cost 20%
#6 of 12 months here · Balanced mix
Weather2.3/10Poor
CrowdsModerate seasonvs its own year; overnight stays do not measure queuesFor its size, busier than most of Europe this month
CostPriceyfor Europe; Ireland-wide price level
Overall combines weather, overnight demand and cost. It does not include sea temperature.
Plan your October
What to expect.
What should I pack?
Afternoons around 58°F (15°C): a sweater and a light jacket; nights around 47°F (8°C): a warm coat. Bring rain gear: about 13 days with at least 1 mm of rain. About 11 hours of daylight.
Can I swim in October?
The sea averages 57°F. Our swimming guide: very cold: wetsuit weather. Your comfort will vary. This is open water near the coast, not a beach-specific reading.
Monthly coastal averages from NOAA, 2011–2025. Sea temperature is separate from the weather and Overall scores.
A typical day: temperatures & daylightAfternoons, nights, sea temperature & daylight Show detailsHide details
About 11 hours of daylight.
The sun rises about 07:57 and sets about 18:42 (local time, mid-month). Mornings start around 47°F (8°C); afternoons reach about 58°F (15°C). Expect rain on about 13 days in a typical October.
Typical afternoon
58°F (15°C)
average daily high, 15 recent Octobers
Night low
47°F (8°C)
average daily minimum
Sea
57°F (14°C)
very cold; open water near the coast, NOAA satellite record 2011–2025
Daylight
10h 45m
on the 15th, computed from latitude
Early, middle or late?
Early or late October?
Early October is typically warmer. The afternoon high averages 61°F on the 1st, versus 55°F on the 31st. Historical wet-day frequency rises from 39% to 50% between those dates.
Mid October 15 October
58°F
Typical afternoon high
37% historical wet-day frequency
Late October 31 October
55°F
Typical afternoon high
50% historical wet-day frequency
Historical daily averages from 2011–2025, smoothed over two weeks. A seasonal pattern, not a forecast. This does not establish which week has the lowest prices or fewest visitors.
Public holidays · 2026: 26 Oct October Holiday.
Daily calendar & holiday datesOctober 2026 · historical weather & dated holidays Show calendarHide calendar
October 2026 calendar
Weather shows historical patterns, not a forecast. Holidays and events use the dates shown for 2026.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
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| 161° | 261° | 361° | 460° | |||
| 560° | 660° | 760° | 859° | 959° | 1059° | 1159° |
| 1259° | 1359° | 1459° | 1558° | 1658° | 1758° | 1858° |
| 1958° | 2057° | 2157° | 2257° | 2357° | 2457° | 2557° |
| 2656° | 2756° | 2856° | 2955° | 3055° | 3155° |
Afternoon high rain likely (25%+) local school holidays public holiday event
Afternoons cool from about 60°F (16°C) in the first week to 56°F (13°C) in the last. The chance of a wet day runs 35–50%.
School-holiday dates for October 2026 aren't available in our data yet. A day without a school marker doesn't mean schools are open. Public holidays: 26 Oct October Holiday. Elsewhere in October 2026, the share of people living where schools are out on a typical day: France 45%, Germany 33%, Netherlands 39%, Switzerland 32%. (School holidays: OpenHolidays, ODbL.)
Crowds, cost and getting there
Visitor season
Will it be busy?
Moderate season. October averages 39% of August's overnight stays per day. More overnight stays than September.
Overnight stays across Southern do not measure queues, day visitors or congestion at individual sights. For its size, busier than most of Europe this month.
Hotel price season
Will it be cheaper?
About usual. Estimated from national hotel prices and local visitor demand; no measured regional room rate is available.
Fewer overnight stays do not automatically mean cheaper rooms. Check actual quotes for your trip.
Ireland as a whole
Above EU average
2024 restaurants and hotels price level: 129 where the EU average is 100. A relative index, not a room rate.
Recorded US nonstop flights · 2024
Recorded this month
from Boston, New York JFK and Newark; 2024 schedule, Eurostat
Year-to-year variation
How much does October vary?
Across the recorded years
In the 15 years from 2011 to 2025, the month's afternoons averaged between 55°F (13°C) and 60°F (16°C); in 14 of them they were within 3°F (1.5°C) of the typical 58°F (15°C). Rain days ranged from 5 to 20; half the years had 10–17.
Rain days in each October
Rain days
13
at least 1 mm, typical year; about 18 in a wet year
Mostly sunny days
1 of 31
cloud cover under 30%
Years with a 95°F+ day
0 of 15
no October in the last 15 years had a day at or above 95°F (35°C)
Good weather days
1 of 31
rated very good or better
See every recorded OctoberHistorical monthly averages, year by year Show detailsHide details
| Year | Afternoon high | Rain days |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 59°F | 13 |
| 2012 | 55°F | 12 |
| 2013 | 60°F | 16 |
| 2014 | 59°F | 14 |
| 2015 | 58°F | 9 |
| 2016 | 58°F | 5 |
| 2017 | 59°F | 10 |
| 2018 | 57°F | 6 |
| 2019 | 56°F | 17 |
| 2020 | 56°F | 16 |
| 2021 | 59°F | 18 |
| 2022 | 60°F | 20 |
| 2023 | 59°F | 18 |
| 2024 | 59°F | 13 |
| 2025 | 58°F | 10 |
Checked against 29 local weather stations. How we check
Compare dates
September, October
or November?
| Typical conditions | Sep | Oct | Nov |
|---|---|---|---|
| Afternoons | 64°F | 58°F | 52°F |
| Sea | 60°F | 57°F | 54°F |
| Rain days | 11 | 13 | 14 |
| Overnight demand | 34% | 39% | 26% |
September: Warmer afternoons, warmer sea and fewer rain days than October. Less overnight demand. September guide →
November: Cooler afternoons and cooler sea than October. Less overnight demand. November guide →
Overnight demand measures accommodation stays, not queues. Sea temperatures are monthly coastal averages.
Compare any of the 12 monthsChoose another month and compare it with October Show comparisonHide comparison
Yellow marks the top three months on the Balanced mix. October stays as your reference.
May and September have a Weather score at least 1.0 point higher than October, without a substantially busier visitor season.
Your comparison
October or September?
Overnight stays are 34% of the busiest month.
National hotel prices and local visitor demand suggest about usual. No measured regional room rate is available.
Read the September guide →| Typical conditions | October | September |
|---|---|---|
| Afternoons | 58°F | 64°F |
| Nights | 47°F | 50°F |
| Sea | 57°F | 60°F |
| Rain days | 13 | 11 |
| Visitor season | Moderate season | Low season |
| Overall / 10 | 4.3 | 5.5 |
| Month rank | #6 | #1 |
Every month, in detail Show detailsHide details
| Month | Overall | Rank | High | Low | Sea | Rain days | Weather | Visitor season |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3.0 | #9 | 48°F | 37°F | 49°F | 13 | 1.0 | Low season |
| February | 3.0 | #10 | 50°F | 38°F | 49°F | 14 | 1.0 | Low season |
| March | 3.1 | #8 | 52°F | 38°F | 49°F | 11 | 1.1 | Low season |
| April | 4.4 | #5 | 56°F | 40°F | 50°F | 9 | 2.5 | Moderate season |
| May | 5.1 | #4 | 61°F | 44°F | 53°F | 9 | 3.7 | Moderate season |
| June | 5.3 | #2 | 66°F | 49°F | 57°F | 11 | 4.8 | Moderate season |
| July | 5.2 | #3 | 68°F | 52°F | 60°F | 9 | 5.5 | Busy season |
| August | 4.2 | #7 | 67°F | 52°F | 60°F | 10 | 5.3 | Peak season |
| September | 5.5 | #1 | 64°F | 50°F | 60°F | 11 | 4.3 | Low season |
| October | 4.3 | #6 | 58°F | 47°F | 57°F | 13 | 2.3 | Moderate season |
| November | 3.0 | #11 | 52°F | 42°F | 54°F | 14 | 1.0 | Low season |
| December | 3.0 | #12 | 50°F | 40°F | 52°F | 15 | 1.0 | Low season |
Near here
Nearby places in October
Nearby regions, nearest first. Distances are centre to centre, as the crow flies; they are not road distances or journey times.
Elsewhere in Europe
Better October weather than The south of Ireland
The south of Ireland's weather ranks 66 of 77 beach regions this month. These beach regions outside Ireland have clearly better weather on your dates, nearest first, each compared with The south of Ireland.
BrittanyFrance · about 380 miles
Fair weather (4.7): 5°F warmer afternoons, quieter for its season (low season), cheaper
Western NormandyFrance · about 420 miles
Fair weather (4.4): 5°F warmer afternoons, 2 fewer rain days
Eastern NormandyFrance · about 460 miles
Fair weather (4.2): 5°F warmer afternoons, 2 fewer rain days
Nantes & Pays de la LoireFrance · about 480 miles
Good weather (5.3): 7°F warmer afternoons, 2 fewer rain days, quieter for its season (low season), cheaper
Lille & the north coastFrance · about 500 miles
Fair weather (4.1): 4°F warmer afternoons, busier for its season (moderate season)
How we knowSources, regional scope & scoring method Show detailsHide details
It's moderate season, 39% of the busiest month and about average for the year. That means about 42,000 overnight visitors on a typical October night across the region, 51% of them from Ireland itself. Rentals booked through Airbnb, Booking, Expedia and Tripadvisor add up to 6,400 more: 15 for every 100 counted above. Some are the same properties counted twice.
| Climate suitability (HCI:Beach, 0–100) | 46 |
| How our weather was checked | 29 open weather stations in this region, January and July: afternoon highs typically within 1°F (0.1°C), night lows within 1°F (0.7°C). |
| Tourist nights per 1,000 residents per day | 23 |
| Busiest month here | August · 59 |
| Visitors as share of people present | 2.3% |
| Rank among Europe's regions this month | 80th percentile |
| Domestic share of nights | 51% |
| Platform rental nights per 100 counted nights | 15 |
| Visitor share if every platform night were extra | 2.6% |
| National hotel-price season | Ireland historical 2024–2025 index: About usual (0% vs its average month). Not a local room quote. |
| Population used | 1.8 million |
| Statistical region | IE05 · Southern |
Crowds: Eurostat nights spent at tourist accommodation, by month and NUTS 2 region, 2024–2025 average. Overnight visitors per night is the month's nights divided by its days; the per-1,000 figure is Eurostat's, against each year's population. Platform rentals: Eurostat nights booked via Airbnb, Booking, Expedia and Tripadvisor, 2024–2025 average, shown separately because some properties are in both counts. Weather: Holiday Climate Index computed from ERA5 reanalysis with daily highs, night lows and rain days corrected from open national weather-service station records, 2011–2025, population-weighted to the region; day-by-day figures are the same data averaged by date. Heat and rain odds are counted across those years. Sunrise and sunset: NOAA solar equations, local time. Prices: Eurostat price level index and HICP, national. Full method · this region's data.