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Carrickmacross
St. Mochta's House
St. Mochta's House
Slieve Foy
Slieve Foy
Slieve Gullion
Slieve Gullion
Ulster, Ireland

Carrickmacross

Carrickmacross is a small town in Ulster, Ireland. It has a population of about 5,032. The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.

Now13°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population5,032
Local time18:38
53.97° N, 6.72° WElevation 40 mUTC+0 · Greenwich Mean Time
Postal codeA81
The year in Carrickmacrossweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec36October
October: high / low14° / 7°
Rain this month100mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Carrickmacross at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month20°C

Average high in July

Coolest month2°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthAugust

84 mm of rain

Driest monthApril

67 mm of rain

Monuments nearby1+

within 12 km

Weather in Carrickmacross

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

14-day forecast
13°C

Cloudy · wind 17 km/h · humidity 84%

Today hour by hour
Today30 Oct16°9°
Sat31 Oct14°10°1.3 mm
Sun1 Nov12°5°
Mon2 Nov12°5°
Tue3 Nov12°6°
Wed4 Nov12°7°
Thu5 Nov12°9°
Fri6 Nov11°8°1.8 mm
Sat7 Nov10°7°1 mm

When to go to Carrickmacross

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score151616365059595954361615
High8°8°10°13°16°18°20°19°17°14°10°8°
Low2°2°3°4°7°10°12°11°9°7°4°2°
Rain (mm)9269786771747284761009497
Wet days181515131516181915171817

What's on in Carrickmacross

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

Monuments and museums in Carrickmacross

All monuments

Outdoors around Carrickmacross

Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.

Things to do
Nuremore Hotel & Country ClubGolf courses
1.8 km
Crystal MazeTheme parks
2 km
Mannan Castle Golf ClubGolf courses
4 km

Nature around Carrickmacross

Nature in Ireland

Wildlife in October

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

The sky over Carrickmacross

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Carrickmacross

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

Earthquakes

Towns and villages around Carrickmacross

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

Carrickmacross from above

Postal code

A81

Getting to Carrickmacross

Dublin AirportDUB
68 km
Belfast International AirportBFS
83 km
George Best Belfast City AirportBHD
90 km
Dundalk ClarkeRailway station
20 km

Places near Carrickmacross

Places with a climate like Carrickmacross

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Carrickmacross?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Carrickmacross.
What is the hottest month in Carrickmacross?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 20°C and lows of 12°C.
What is the coldest month in Carrickmacross?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C.
What is the rainiest month in Carrickmacross?
August is the wettest month with about 84 mm of precipitation on 19 wet days.
What is the postal code of Carrickmacross?
The postal code of Carrickmacross is A81.