Ulster, Ireland
Carrigans
Carrigans is a locality in Ulster, Ireland. It has a population of about 191 (2006). The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.
Now7°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population191
Local time03:03
54.95° N, 7.43° WElevation 10 mUTC+1 · Irish Standard Time
October: high / low13° / 7°
Rain this month109mm
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Carrigans at a glance
Sunrise · sunset08:17 · 18:129 h 55 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous94% · Moonrise 17:10Northern lights tonightOnly if the storm beats the forecastKp needed: 4.6Next 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 month2°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthAugust
88 mm of rain
Driest monthApril
69 mm of rain
Monuments nearby10+
within 9 km
Weather in Carrigans
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
7°C
Today hour by hourRain · wind 16 km/h · humidity 91%
Today24 Oct12°4°15.7 mm
Sun25 Oct11°7°6.7 mm
Mon26 Oct16°6°7.3 mm
Tue27 Oct16°8°12.8 mm
Wed28 Oct14°8°4.4 mm
Thu29 Oct13°9°
Fri30 Oct13°9°11.2 mm
Sat31 Oct11°5°8.3 mm
Sun1 Nov8°4°3.5 mm
When to go to Carrigans
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 | 15 | 15 | 31 | 48 | 56 | 57 | 57 | 51 | 33 | 15 | 15 |
| High | 7° | 8° | 10° | 13° | 16° | 18° | 19° | 19° | 17° | 13° | 10° | 8° |
| Low | 2° | 2° | 3° | 5° | 7° | 10° | 11° | 11° | 10° | 7° | 4° | 2° |
| Rain (mm) | 116 | 84 | 88 | 69 | 71 | 70 | 80 | 88 | 86 | 109 | 102 | 108 |
| Wet days | 22 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 21 |
What's on in Carrigans
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Carrigans
Outdoors around Carrigans
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Double BastionViewpoints
1.2 kmDerry Girls Filming SpotViewpoints
1.4 kmFoyle Golf ClubGolf courses
2 kmFaughan Valley Golf CentreGolf courses
3.4 kmNature around Carrigans
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Ireland seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Carrigans
Earthquakes around Carrigans
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Towns and villages around Carrigans
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Dernacally2.1 kmCloon2.2 kmSt Johnston2.4 kmImlick2.6 kmChurch Town2.8 kmMonglass3.3 kmListicall3.3 kmCross3.5 kmKillea3.5 kmKildrum3.6 kmTullyonven3.9 kmTreantagh4.3 kmTober4.4 kmWhitehill4.6 kmBogay4.9 kmGortlush5.5 kmRoosky5.5 kmCastleforward6.4 kmGlensmill6.6 kmArdagh6.6 kmGortree6.7 kmPlaster7.1 kmMill Town7.2 kmCarrickmore Lower7.5 kmNewtown Cunningham7.5 kmLismoghry7.6 kmCarrickmore Upper7.7 kmBohullion7.7 kmCreaghadoos7.9 kmManner’s Town8.1 kmKillyverry8.4 kmLettergull8.5 kmHeatheryhill8.6 kmMilltown8.6 kmBallylennan8.7 kmSallybrook8.7 kmDrumbarnet8.9 kmGaldonagh8.9 kmCastledowey8.9 kmDrumbarnet Upper9.2 kmBunnamayne9.4 kmCarrowen9.8 kmDrumboy9.9 kmSpeenoge10 kmSheskinapoll10 kmBurt10 kmTullybegly10 kmClonleigh10 kmMoneyhaughly10 kmDrumoghill10 kmBrownfield10 kmDrumgowan11 kmDrumbeg11 kmBridge End11 kmBallybawn11 kmBallybegly11 kmBallymoney11 kmLagnadaraugh12 kmLisclamer12 kmMagherabeg12 kmManorcunningham12 kmGortin12 kmBaylet12 kmLabbadish12 kmRaymoghy12 kmRossgeir12 kmRocktown12 kmBurnfoot12 kmCastlequarter12 kmLeslie Hill12 kmShellbrook13 kmTrooperstown13 kmTieveborne13 kmCarnaghan13 kmFort Stewart13 kmRossbrackan13 kmBallindrait13 kmDrumnacross13 kmPluck13 kmRaphoe13 km
Carrigans from above
Around Carrigans34 places to see, do and reach nearby
Burn DaleNature12 kmSwillyNature16 kmRiver StruleNature24 kmRiver FoyleNature17 kmRiver FinnNature14 kmRiver MourneNature14 kmInch Island, UlsterNature13 kmSawel MountainMountain30 kmMuckishMountain40 kmSlieve SnaghtMountain28 kmMullaghmoreMountain39 kmMullaghcarnMountain34 kmRaghtin MoreMountain29 kmSt. Eugene's CathedralMonument8.7 kmSt Columb's CathedralMonument8.6 kmCraigavon BridgeMonument8.7 kmGuildhall, DerryMonument9.0 kmSt Columba's Church, DerryMonument8.2 kmApprentice Boys Memorial HallMonument8.6 kmAustinsMonument8.7 kmDiamond War MemorialMonument8.7 kmUlster Scots Heritage CentreMuseum1.6 kmMuseum of Free DerryMuseum8.6 kmFoyle Valley Railway MuseumMuseum8.5 kmTower MuseumMuseum8.9 kmPeacemakers MuseumMuseum7.8 kmDerry~LondonderryStation9.1 kmOakfield ParkStation12 kmDerryPlace9.6 kmEglintonPlace18 kmLetterkennyPlace19 kmStrabanePlace14 kmCulmorePlace15 kmLiffordPlace14 km
Getting to Carrigans
City of Derry AirportLDY
20 kmDonegal AirportCFN
59 kmBelfast International AirportBFS
85 kmDerry~LondonderryRailway station
9.1 kmOakfield ParkRailway station
12 kmPlaces near Carrigans
Places with a climate like Carrigans
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Carrigans?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Carrigans.
What is the hottest month in Carrigans?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 19°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the coldest month in Carrigans?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 7°C and lows of 2°C.
What is the rainiest month in Carrigans?
August is the wettest month with about 88 mm of precipitation on 22 wet days.