When is the best time to go to Letterkenny?

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

  • The best month in Letterkenny is May
  • On average, the warmest months are June, July and August
  • The coldest months are January and February
  • The rainiest months are January, June, July, August, October, November and December


Annual weather in Letterkenny

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

Month
January 38°F/45°F
3.1in
February 38°F/47°F
2.9in
March 38°F/50°F
2.5in
April 41°F/54°F
1.9in
May 47°F/58°F
2.7in
June 54°F/63°F
3.1in
July 56°F/65°F
3.7in
August 52°F/65°F
3.2in
September 50°F/61°F
2.3in
October 47°F/56°F
3.1in
November 41°F/50°F
3.2in
December 40°F/45°F
3in


Weather and climate in Letterkenny

Letterkenny enjoys a temperate oceanic climate (with warm summer) in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Letterkenny is 54°F (ranging from 45°F in january to 65°F in july). Annual rainfall is 34.6in, with a minimum of 1.9in in april and a maximum of 3.7in in july.
  • Between the months of january and february the climate is very unfavorable. the thermometer goes up to 47°F°C and, in february, 4 days of rain are expected.
  • Between the months of march and april the climate is bad. At lunchtime, it's 54°F in average and it rains about 1.9in each month.
  • In the month of may the climate is passable, but still OK. By early evening, the temperature averages 56°F and it rains about 2.7in each month.
  • Between june and november the climate is unfavorable. By early evening, the temperature averages 43°F and it rains in november about 3.2in.
  • In the month of december the climate is very unfavorable. the thermometer goes up to 45°F°C.


Charts: temperature and rainfall in Letterkenny

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

Find out when Letterkenny 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 Letterkenny

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

Figure: Visitor index for Letterkenny month by month



Best time for low prices in Letterkenny

Average prices of hotels in Letterkenny month by month

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

On average, it costs $ 56 per day to hire a car in Letterkenny. This price varies by $ 39 depending on the month. In january, hiring a car costs an average of $ 39 per 24 hours, so this is the best time to save money! In contrast, the average price in july is $ 77.

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