Munster, Ireland
Ballybunion
Ballybunion is a village in Munster, Ireland, close to the sea. It has a population of about 1,354. The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.
Now11°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population1,354
Local time17:32
52.51° N, 9.67° WElevation 28 mUTC+1 · Irish Standard Time
October: high / low14° / 9°
Rain this month138mm
Sea this month14°
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Ballybunion at a glance
Sunrise · sunset08:17 · 18:3110 h 14 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous86% · Moonrise 17:11Northern lights tonightUnlikely tonightKp needed: 6.1Next holiday26 OctoberOctober Bank HolidayNext eclipse20 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJun–Aug
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month19°C
Average high in July
Coolest month4°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthJanuary
132 mm of rain
Driest monthApril
69 mm of rain
Warmest sea16°C
August
Monuments nearby3+
within 15 km
Weather in Ballybunion
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
11°C
Today hour by hourRain · wind 35 km/h · humidity 89%
Today22 Oct13°9°17 mm
Fri23 Oct13°9°13.4 mm
Sat24 Oct16°10°29.5 mm
Sun25 Oct13°11°1.6 mm
Mon26 Oct17°8°7.5 mm
Tue27 Oct16°10°3.4 mm
Wed28 Oct14°11°0.5 mm
Thu29 Oct14°10°
Fri30 Oct15°11°9.8 mm
Sat31 Oct13°11°
When to go to Ballybunion
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 15 | 16 | 20 | 35 | 47 | 56 | 58 | 58 | 55 | 40 | 24 | 16 |
| High | 9° | 10° | 11° | 13° | 15° | 18° | 19° | 19° | 17° | 14° | 11° | 10° |
| Low | 4° | 4° | 5° | 6° | 8° | 11° | 13° | 13° | 11° | 9° | 6° | 5° |
| Rain (mm) | 132 | 94 | 98 | 69 | 74 | 76 | 78 | 95 | 102 | 138 | 132 | 136 |
| Wet days | 21 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 21 | 20 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 21 |
| Sea | 10° | 9° | 9° | 10° | 12° | 14° | 15° | 16° | 15° | 14° | 12° | 11° |
What's on in Ballybunion
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Ballybunion
Outdoors around Ballybunion
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Pitch and Putt CourseGolf courses
0.4 kmGreen Acres Caravan & Camping ParkCamp sites
0.6 kmBallybunion Golf ClubGolf courses
1.7 kmPure SpaceCamp sites
3.4 kmH.M.S. MartinDive site
19 kmNature around Ballybunion
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Ireland seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Ballybunion
Earthquakes around Ballybunion
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Tropical storms · Ballybunion
Towns and villages around Ballybunion
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Ahafona1 kmKillehenny1.1 kmMoohane1.3 kmDoon1.6 kmFarranpierce2 kmGortnaskeha2.1 kmLahardane2.5 kmAhimma2.9 kmLakesheragh South3.2 kmBarnadarrig3.2 kmGortnaskcha3.2 kmMoneycashen3.2 kmRahoonagh3.3 kmDrom3.6 kmRathroe3.7 kmDunferris3.9 kmFaha3.9 kmTulla Beg3.9 kmLahesheragh North4 kmLackaboy4.1 kmAyle4.3 kmLeansaghane4.3 kmCurraghweesha4.4 kmKnoppoge4.5 kmTulla More4.5 kmBallyloughran4.5 kmDerryco4.6 kmUrlee4.7 kmLisladraun4.8 kmTrippul5 kmMweevoo5.1 kmLeagh5.5 kmLacka5.8 kmGullane5.8 kmLacka5.9 kmRedmond’s Bridge5.9 kmKillomeerhoe6 kmBallingowan6 kmDerra6.1 kmMweevuck6.1 kmSheepwalk6.1 kmKnocknacree6.2 kmRoohana6.3 kmAhascra6.4 kmLoughanes6.5 kmLyre6.7 kmLisselton6.7 kmSlievawaddra6.7 kmMoybella South6.7 kmBenmore6.9 kmLisselton Cross Roads6.9 kmClashmelcon7.2 kmReahealy7.2 kmKilteean7.2 kmBishopscourt7.2 kmLarha7.3 kmCurraghderrig7.5 kmAcres7.6 kmGunard South7.6 kmKilcock7.7 kmKilcolman7.8 kmKnockananore7.9 kmBeenduff7.9 kmBallyegan7.9 kmBallinbranhig8 kmGunard North8.2 kmArdagh8.2 kmSliss8.3 kmDromalught8.4 kmCastlequarter8.4 kmKylatallin8.5 kmMeenogahane8.5 kmKnockavaghig8.6 kmPurthaheen8.6 kmSleveen8.6 kmGlanerdalliv8.6 kmCorbally8.7 kmGlouria8.8 kmAffouley8.9 kmAstee8.9 km
Ballybunion from above
Around Ballybunion26 places to see, do and reach nearby
River FealeNature3.4 kmSaint Senan's LoughNature22 kmBallybunion Ladies BeachNature0.5 kmBanna StrandNature20 kmInis CathaighNature15 kmBishop's IslandNature18 kmIllaunawhillaNature18 kmCarrig IslandNature14 kmBaurtregaumMountain35 kmCaherconreeMountain37 kmCaherblaMountain39 kmCorrinMountain38 kmKnockawahigMountain34 kmKnockanore MountainMountain4.6 kmH.M.S. MartinDive site19 kmListowel CastleMonument15 kmTonaknock CrossMonument14 kmLislaughtin AbbeyMonument15 kmTarbert Ferry PortFerry port23 kmKillimer Ferry PortFerry port23 kmKilkeePlace19 kmListowelPlace15 kmAbbeydorneyPlace18 kmBallyheiguePlace18 kmLixnawPlace12 kmBallylongfordPlace14 km
Getting to Ballybunion
Kerry AirportKIR
38 kmShannon AirportSNN
55 kmCork International AirportORK
110 kmTarbert Ferry PortKillimer Ferry Port
23 kmKillimer Ferry PortTarbert Ferry Port
23 kmPlaces near Ballybunion
Places with a climate like Ballybunion
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Ballybunion?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Ballybunion.
What is the hottest month in Ballybunion?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 19°C and lows of 13°C.
What is the coldest month in Ballybunion?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 9°C and lows of 4°C.
What is the rainiest month in Ballybunion?
January is the wettest month with about 132 mm of precipitation on 21 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Ballybunion?
The sea is warmest in August at about 16°C and coolest in February at about 9°C.