The climate of Achill Island in October is humid. An average of 220 mm precipitation is recorded over 24 days. The situation is wetter than the previous month: in September, an average of 166 mm is recorded over 23 days.
Temperatures are rather cool in Achill Island in October, but remain tolerable with appropriate clothing. The average maximum temperature reaches 13°C, while the minimum falls to about 12°C. The month's average temperature is 12°C. These normals should be compared with the records recorded in Achill Island in October: 17°C as a maximum in 2010 and 7°C as a minimum in 2019.
In October, the days last on average 10:35 in Achill Island. The sun rises around 07:08 and sets around 17:43.
With only fair weather, the month of October is not the best month of the year, but a stay to Achill Island in Ireland remains possible depending on your priorities.
Some activities remain possible even if conditions are not optimal: Beach and swimming, Hiking and trekking, Nature and landscapes and Boat trip and cruise.
By contrast, these activities are not recommended or are ill-suited in Achill Island in October: Animal observation.