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Connacht, Ireland

Cong

Cong is a locality in Connacht, Ireland. It has a population of about 150 (2006). The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.

Now10°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population150
Local time01:21
53.54° N, 9.29° WElevation 20 mUTC+0 · Greenwich Mean Time
The year in Congweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec37October
October: high / low14° / 7°
Rain this month171mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Cong at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month19°C

Average high in July

Coolest month3°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthAugust

120 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

97 mm of rain

Monuments nearby10+

within 14 km

Weather in Cong

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

14-day forecast
10°C

Showers · wind 45 km/h · humidity 69%

Today hour by hour
Today25 Oct12°9°2.3 mm
Mon26 Oct16°8°17.6 mm
Tue27 Oct14°8°9.3 mm
Wed28 Oct14°10°2.5 mm
Thu29 Oct15°10°
Fri30 Oct14°9°13.3 mm
Sat31 Oct13°8°
Sun1 Nov13°8°
Mon2 Nov10°4°

When to go to Cong

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score151518354957575853371815
High8°9°11°13°16°18°19°19°17°14°11°9°
Low3°2°3°4°7°10°11°11°9°7°4°3°
Rain (mm)179137142991039798120130171171183
Wet days211718161818222319202121

What's on in Cong

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

Monuments and museums in Cong

All monuments

Outdoors around Cong

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
Cong Caravan & Camping ParkCamp sites
1.1 km
Cong Camping Caravan & Glamping ParkCamp sites
1.2 km
Ashford castleViewpoints
1.4 km
Chalet viewViewpoints
2.7 km
Oughterard Golf ClubGolf courses
3 km
Ballinrobe Golf CourseGolf courses
5.2 km

Nature around Cong

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 Cong

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

Earthquakes

Towns and villages around Cong

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

Cong from above

Getting to Cong

Ireland West Airport KnockNOC
51 km
Shannon AirportSNN
97 km
Kerry AirportKIR
152 km

Places near Cong

Places with a climate like Cong

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Cong?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Cong.
What is the hottest month in Cong?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 19°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the coldest month in Cong?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 8°C and lows of 3°C.
What is the rainiest month in Cong?
August is the wettest month with about 120 mm of precipitation on 23 wet days.