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County Donegal
County Donegal
Ulster, Ireland

Ards

Ards is a locality in Ulster, Ireland, close to the sea. The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.

Now6°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time01:39
55.02° N, 7.68° WElevation 41 mUTC+1 · Irish Standard Time
The year in Ardsweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec32October
October: high / low13° / 7°
Rain this month132mm
Sea this month13°
Best timeJun–Aug

Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Ards at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month18°C

Average high in July

Coolest month2°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthJanuary

142 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

77 mm of rain

Warmest sea15°C

August

Monuments nearby8+

within 31 km

Weather in Ards

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
6°C

Cloudy · wind 11 km/h · humidity 87%

Today hour by hour
Today24 Oct13°5°17.8 mm
Sun25 Oct11°7°6.2 mm
Mon26 Oct16°6°10 mm
Tue27 Oct16°8°11.4 mm
Wed28 Oct14°9°5.4 mm
Thu29 Oct13°9°
Fri30 Oct12°9°9.3 mm
Sat31 Oct11°4°7.3 mm
Sun1 Nov8°4°4 mm

When to go to Ards

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score151615294453575849321515
High7°8°10°12°15°17°18°18°16°13°10°8°
Low2°2°3°5°7°10°11°11°10°7°4°2°
Rain (mm)14210210579817795102100132128134
Wet days241919161717202220222322
Sea9°8°8°9°11°13°14°15°15°13°12°10°

What's on in Ards

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Monuments and museums in Ards

All monuments

Nature around Ards

Nature in Ireland

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Ireland seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

Earthquakes around Ards

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Towns and villages around Ards

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Places near Ards

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Ards?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Ards.
What is the hottest month in Ards?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 18°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the coldest month in Ards?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 7°C and lows of 2°C.
What is the rainiest month in Ards?
January is the wettest month with about 142 mm of precipitation on 24 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Ards?
The sea is warmest in August at about 15°C and coolest in March at about 8°C.