Raphoe, Ireland experiences average highs of 12°C (54°F) and lows of 7°C (45°F) throughout the year. Rainfall is frequent, averaging about 15 rainy days per month. Average highs have warmed by 0.9°C (1.6°F) across the available records.
Raphoe, Ireland Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for Raphoe, Ireland. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.
Climate Overview
Drier season: Jan–Dec 
Wetter season: Aug–Oct At-a-Glance Climate Summary
Live Weather & Air Quality
Key figures
Climate Score
4.3/10
Best: May, June, July, August, September
UV Index
3
Low
Temperature 12°C / 7°C
Feels Like 10°C / 4°C
Rainy Days 15
Rainfall 90 mm
Sunshine 6 h
Humidity 84%
Wind Speed 20 km/h
Dew Point 7°C
Snow Days 2 days
Frost Days 4 days
Hottest Month
17°C
July
Avg Low12°C
Rain14days
Coldest Month
3°C
January
Avg High7°C
Rain14days
Driest Month
13days
May
Avg High15°C
Avg Low8°C
Windiest Month
25 km/h
February (Gusts 54)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding January, February, March, December due to very cold temperatures, heavy rainfall.
Sun Position
Sunrise 04:53
Daylight 17.3h
Sunset 22:11
Live conditions—
Raphoe on the map · live conditions
Raphoe, Ireland
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Ireland
- City
- Raphoe
- Population
- 1.2K
- Coordinates
- 54.87°, -7.60°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Mar–May
Avg High 12°C
Avg Low 5°C
Rain 15 days/mo
1/3 best months
Summer
Jun–Aug
Avg High 17°C
Avg Low 11°C
Rain 16 days/mo
3/3 best months
Autumn
Sep–Nov
Avg High 12°C
Avg Low 8°C
Rain 16 days/mo
1/3 best months
Winter
Dec–Feb
Avg High 7°C
Avg Low 3°C
Rain 15 days/mo
Climate Charts
Based on historical averages (2016–2025)
Monthly Temperatures
HighLowShaded bands show the typical range across the available yearly records.
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 7°C / 3°C . Feb: 8°C / 3°C . Mar: 9°C / 3°C . Apr: 11°C / 5°C . May: 15°C / 8°C . Jun: 17°C / 11°C . Jul: 17°C / 12°C . Aug: 17°C / 12°C . Sep: 15°C / 10°C . Oct: 12°C / 8°C . Nov: 9°C / 5°C . Dec: 8°C / 4°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 80 mm. Feb: 98 mm. Mar: 84 mm. Apr: 75 mm. May: 76 mm. Jun: 92 mm. Jul: 97 mm. Aug: 111 mm. Sep: 89 mm. Oct: 103 mm. Nov: 82 mm. Dec: 91 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 88%. Feb: 84%. Mar: 83%. Apr: 79%. May: 78%. Jun: 80%. Jul: 82%. Aug: 83%. Sep: 84%. Oct: 86%. Nov: 88%. Dec: 90%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 21 km/h . Feb: 25 km/h . Mar: 21 km/h . Apr: 19 km/h . May: 18 km/h . Jun: 18 km/h . Jul: 17 km/h . Aug: 19 km/h . Sep: 20 km/h . Oct: 21 km/h . Nov: 20 km/h . Dec: 22 km/h .
Sunshine
Sunshine
Sunshine: Jan: 3h. Feb: 5h. Mar: 6h. Apr: 9h. May: 10h. Jun: 9h. Jul: 8h. Aug: 8h. Sep: 7h. Oct: 5h. Nov: 4h. Dec: 3h.
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 1. Feb: UV 2. Mar: UV 3. Apr: UV 4. May: UV 5. Jun: UV 5. Jul: UV 5. Aug: UV 5. Sep: UV 3. Oct: UV 2. Nov: UV 1. Dec: UV 1.
Monthly Daylight Hours
Daylight12h reference
Monthly Dew Point & Comfort
Dew Point Dry Comfortable Humid Muggy Oppressive
Snow Days
Snow DaysSnowfall
Snow Days: Jan: 4 days. Feb: 4 days. Mar: 3 days. Apr: 1 days. May: 0 days. Jun: 0 days. Jul: 0 days. Aug: 0 days. Sep: 0 days. Oct: 0 days. Nov: 1 days. Dec: 1 days.
Climate Trends
Average highs have warmed by 0.9°C (1.6°F) across the available records. Average rainfall has remained broadly steady.
2016 to 2025
Avg high Avg rainfall
Climate summary
| Last 12 months | All years | |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month | Aug 2025 · 19°C | Jul · 17°C |
| Coldest month | Jan 2025 · 2°C | Jan · 3°C |
| Wettest month | Oct 2025 · 137 mm | Aug · 111 mm |
| Windiest month | Feb 2025 · 23 km/h | Feb · 25 km/h |
Month-by-Month Weather Table
January
Poor 
February
Poor March
Poor April
Poor May best
Fair June best
Fair July best
Good August best
Fair September best
Fair October
Poor November
Poor December
Poor | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7°C / 3°C | 3°C / -1°C | 14days (80 mm) Wet | 3.3h Poor | 88% Very Muggy | 0.8 Low | Poor | View Details |
| February | 8°C / 3°C | 4°C / -1°C | 16days (98 mm) Wet | 4.9h Fair | 84% Humid | 1.5 Low | Poor | View Details |
| March | 9°C / 3°C | 6°C / 0°C | 16days (84 mm) Wet | 6.4h Fair | 83% Humid | 2.5 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| April | 11°C / 5°C | 8°C / 2°C | 15days (75 mm) Wet | 8.7h Good | 79% Humid | 3.9 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| May best | 15°C / 8°C | 13°C / 5°C | 13days (76 mm) Wet | 10.3h Excellent | 78% Humid | 5.3 High | Fair | View Details |
| June best | 17°C / 11°C | 15°C / 9°C | 16days (92 mm) Wet | 9.2h Good | 80% Humid | 5.3 High | Fair | View Details |
| July best | 17°C / 12°C | 16°C / 10°C | 14days (97 mm) Wet | 8.3h Good | 82% Humid | 4.8 Moderate | Good | View Details |
| August best | 17°C / 12°C | 16°C / 10°C | 17days (111 mm) Wet | 8.4h Good | 83% Humid | 4.6 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
| September best | 15°C / 10°C | 14°C / 8°C | 16days (89 mm) Wet | 6.7h Fair | 84% Humid | 3.4 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
| October | 12°C / 8°C | 10°C / 5°C | 17days (103 mm) Wet | 4.9h Fair | 86% Very Muggy | 1.8 Low | Poor | View Details |
| November | 9°C / 5°C | 6°C / 2°C | 15days (82 mm) Wet | 3.7h Poor | 88% Very Muggy | 1 Low | Poor | View Details |
| December | 8°C / 4°C | 4°C / 0°C | 16days (91 mm) Wet | 2.5h Poor | 90% Very Muggy | 0.6 Low | Poor | View Details |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Raphoe are May, June, July, August, September, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Raphoe, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Raphoe is July, with average daytime highs of 17°C (63°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Raphoe is January, with average overnight lows of 3°C (37°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Raphoe is August, averaging 111mm of precipitation across 17 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
The rainy season in Raphoe runs through August, October, February, March, with the heaviest rainfall in August. Based on 10-year averages for Raphoe.
Raphoe receives approximately 77 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is May with around 10 hours. Based on climate data for Raphoe.
The least favorable months to visit Raphoe are January, February, March, December, primarily due to very cold temperatures, heavy rainfall. For the best conditions, consider May, June, July, August, September instead.
The annual average UV index in Raphoe is 3, classified as moderate. Standard sun protection (sunscreen, hat) is recommended during prolonged outdoor exposure.
Average humidity in Raphoe is 84%, classified as humid. High humidity makes warm temperatures feel significantly hotter — lightweight, breathable clothing is recommended.
Yes, Raphoe receives snow. Months with snowfall average 2 snow days and 3 cm (1 in) of accumulation, with about 4 frost days during winter.
Average wind speeds in Raphoe are 20 km/h (12 mph). The windiest month is February with peak winds reaching 25 km/h (15 mph) (gusts up to 54 km/h / 34 mph).
Raphoe averages 1 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 79%. The clearest skies occur in April.
The annual average dew point in Raphoe is 7°C (45°F), which feels dry and comfortable. Outdoor activities are comfortable year-round from a humidity standpoint.
Raphoe has a Oceanic climate, classified as Cfb under the Köppen system. Temperate climates have mild winters and warm summers, with rainfall spread across the year and four distinct seasons.
The 'feels like' temperature in Raphoe ranges from 4°C (39°F) to 10°C (50°F) on average. Wind chill makes winters feel noticeably colder than the actual temperature — layered clothing is recommended.
June is not the best time to visit Raphoe, with a climate score of 6.4/10. Consider visiting during May, June, July, August, September instead for better conditions.
For June in Raphoe, pack Layered clothing, Light jacket, Umbrella, Waterproof jacket, Waterproof shoes. With average highs of 17°C (62°F) and 16 rainy days, these essentials will keep you comfortable.
Data Source
Climate data derived from ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF), averaged over 2016–2025. Sea surface temperature from marine reanalysis data. Climate scores and seasonal estimates are computed by WorldStats.
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