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Skibbereen in October 2026: weather, temperatures and activities

Do you want to visit Skibbereen in October 2026? Discover the usual weather at this time of year, average temperatures, the risk of rain, possible activities, and our opinion on whether October is a good month to travel to Skibbereen, Ireland.

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Skibbereen in October 2026: weather, temperatures and activities

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Skibbereen in October in summary
Fair weather
Min 13°C Max 14°C 136 mm 9 day(s) 84% 54% 7.1 h/day
Possible activities in October
Hiking and trekkingAnimal observationNature and landscapes
Practical guidelines
Moderate crowds 07:01 17:44
Hourly weather

Average weather in Skibbereen in October 2026

Fair weather

The weather in Skibbereen in October 2026 is based on statistical data from previous years in October. This allows you to forecast the weather in October 2026. Check the hourly statistics (6:00, 9:00, 12:00, 15:00, 18:00, 21:00, 0:00 and 3:00), with the associated average temperature, for the whole month, and also, by navigating the tabs, for the beginning, middle and end of the month.

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Climate

Climate of Skibbereen in October

Temperatures, precipitation and monthly trends help to better understand the climate in Skibbereen in October.

Temperatures and rain in Skibbereen in October

Average daily weather

Temperatures and rain day by day in October.
Minimal Average Maximums Average rainfall

Monthly temperatures

The month of October is highlighted to compare it quickly with the rest of the year.
Minimal Average Maximums

Monthly precipitation

The bar for the month under study is highlighted.
Average rainfall

About the climate in Skibbereen in October

Seasonal normals

Seasonal normals of Skibbereen in October

Check the seasonal normals in Skibbereen in October and compare the weather with the previous month and the following month (or the months of your choice by selecting months in the form below): temperatures, wind, rain, humidity, climate rating...

Last updated: 12/01/2026
Reference period for normals: January 2009 - December 2025
Month analyzed
October
Weather data September October November
Outside temperature
Average temperature 14.9°C 13.3°C 11.0°C
Maximum temperature 15.6°C 14.0°C 11.8°C
Minimum temperature 14.2°C 12.6°C 10.2°C
Record maximum temperature 18.0°C
(2009)
17.0°C
(2013)
15.0°C
(2009)
Record low temperature 8.0°C
(2020)
1.0°C
(2020)
-1.0°C
(2019)
Number of days at +30° 0 day(s)
(0%)
0 day(s)
(0%)
0 day(s)
(0%)
Number of days at +18° 0 day(s)
(0%)
0 day(s)
(0%)
0 day(s)
(0%)
Number of days below 0° 0 day(s)
(0%)
0 day(s)
(0%)
0 day(s)
(0%)
Wind
Wind speed 31 km/h 34 km/h 39 km/h
Wind temperature 13.0°C 10.4°C 7.1°C
Precipitation (rain)
Precipitation 91.4 mm 135.7 mm 126.4 mm
Number of days with precipitation 16 day(s)
(53%)
22 day(s)
(71%)
21 day(s)
(70%)
Number of days with significant precipitation (greater than 5 mm) 5 day(s)
(15%)
9 day(s)
(29%)
8 day(s)
(28%)
Record precipitation in one day 109.0 mm
(2021)
45.8 mm
(2013)
36.3 mm
(2009)
Other weather data
Humidity 86% 84% 82%
Visibility 9.5 km 9.2 km 9.3 km
Cloud cover 50% 54% 55%
UV index 4 3 3
Daily sunshine 10h 7h 6h
Sunrise and sunset
Sunrise time 06h12 07h01 07h56
Sunset time 18h51 17h44 16h47
Day length 12h39 10h43 8h51
Our opinion on the climate in October
The review of Where And When favourable weather fair weather adverse weather
Activities and events

What to do in Skibbereen in October?

Possible activities in October
Hiking and trekkingAnimal observationNature and landscapes
Observed weather

What was the weather like in Skibbereen in October last?

Find the observed weather calendar in Skibbereen in October 2025, with each day’s weather, temperatures and precipitation.

Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat. Sun.
1
Partly Cloudy
14°C14°C0.0 mm
2
Moderate rain
14°C15°C19.9 mm
3
Cloudy
13°C16°C0.3 mm
4
Patchy rain nearby
11°C13°C0.4 mm
5
Patchy rain nearby
13°C13°C0.0 mm
6
Patchy rain nearby
14°C14°C0.1 mm
7
Patchy rain nearby
13°C15°C0.6 mm
8
Clear/Sunny
11°C13°C0.1 mm
9
Clear/Sunny
11°C13°C0.0 mm
10
Clear/Sunny
12°C14°C0.0 mm
11
Clear/Sunny
12°C14°C0.0 mm
12
Partly Cloudy
13°C15°C0.0 mm
13
Partly Cloudy
13°C15°C0.0 mm
14
Patchy rain nearby
14°C15°C0.1 mm
15
Partly Cloudy
13°C14°C0.0 mm
16
Patchy rain nearby
13°C15°C0.2 mm
17
Clear/Sunny
14°C14°C0.0 mm
18
Light rain
13°C14°C7.0 mm
19
Patchy rain nearby
13°C14°C5.7 mm
20
Partly Cloudy
13°C14°C1.1 mm
21
Clear/Sunny
13°C14°C0.0 mm
22
Patchy rain nearby
11°C13°C2.7 mm
23
Patchy light drizzle
10°C11°C1.1 mm
24
Light rain shower
11°C12°C0.5 mm
25
Patchy rain nearby
10°C12°C0.4 mm
26
Light drizzle
12°C13°C0.8 mm
27
Light rain shower
13°C14°C0.4 mm
28
Patchy rain nearby
12°C13°C2.3 mm
29
Patchy rain nearby
11°C12°C0.1 mm
30
Light rain
11°C13°C7.7 mm
31
Cloudy
11°C13°C7.9 mm
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Where to go near Skibbereen in October?

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Frequently asked questions

Travel to to Skibbereen in October: your frequently asked questions

Short answers to the questions we ask ourselves before booking for this month.

It's an average period, nothing special. Conditions are mediocre in Skibbereen in October, which ranks this month 6th out of 12. The choice of region will make a real difference.

Expect an average of 14°C during the day and 13°C at night, with about 136 mm of precipitation spread over 9 rainy days.

Expect about 7.1 hours of sunshine per day on average for this month.

No activity stands out as ideal this month, but conditions remain acceptable for Hiking and trekking, Animal observation and Nature and landscapes.

No: this month is in Moderate crowds, with a visitor index of 24/100. It is one of the quietest periods of the year.

If your dates are flexible, the most favorable months in Skibbereen are: July, August and September. Compare them before finalizing your departure.
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