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County Donegal
County Donegal
Ulster, Ireland

Castleforward

Castleforward 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.

Now8°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time18:15
55.00° N, 7.48° WElevation 23 mUTC+1 · Irish Standard Time
The year in Castleforwardweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec33October
October: high / low13° / 7°
Rain this month112mm
Sea this month13°
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Castleforward at a glance

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

91 mm of rain

Driest monthApril

70 mm of rain

Warmest sea15°C

August

Monuments nearby8+

within 41 km

Weather in Castleforward

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

14-day forecast
8°C

Rain · wind 35 km/h · humidity 84%

Today hour by hour
Today24 Oct12°5°15.9 mm
Sun25 Oct11°7°4.9 mm
Mon26 Oct16°6°6.3 mm
Tue27 Oct15°7°6 mm
Wed28 Oct14°8°2.9 mm
Thu29 Oct14°8°
Fri30 Oct14°9°0.5 mm
Sat31 Oct12°8°13.2 mm
Sun1 Nov13°7°
Mon2 Nov12°6°

When to go to Castleforward

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score151615314855575750331515
High7°8°10°13°16°18°19°19°17°13°10°7°
Low2°2°3°5°7°10°11°11°10°7°4°2°
Rain (mm)1208791707271849188112106112
Wet days221717161718212218202121
Sea9°8°8°9°10°12°14°15°14°13°12°10°

What's on in Castleforward

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

Monuments and museums in Castleforward

All monuments

Nature around Castleforward

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 Castleforward

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Castleforward

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

Earthquakes

Towns and villages around Castleforward

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

Places near Castleforward

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Castleforward?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Castleforward.
What is the hottest month in Castleforward?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 19°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the coldest month in Castleforward?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 7°C and lows of 2°C.
What is the rainiest month in Castleforward?
August is the wettest month with about 91 mm of precipitation on 22 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Castleforward?
The sea is warmest in August at about 15°C and coolest in February at about 8°C.