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County Donegal
County Donegal
Ulster, Ireland

Derryness

Derryness 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.

Now10°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time14:20
54.79° N, 8.44° WElevation 11 mUTC+0 · Greenwich Mean Time
The year in Derrynessweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec37October
October: high / low14° / 9°
Rain this month171mm
Sea this month13°
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Derryness at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month17°C

Average high in July

Coolest month3°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthAugust

129 mm of rain

Driest monthApril

88 mm of rain

Warmest sea15°C

August

Monuments nearby8+

within 54 km

Weather in Derryness

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

14-day forecast
10°C

Showers · wind 41 km/h · humidity 65%

Today hour by hour
Today25 Oct12°8°6.9 mm
Mon26 Oct16°7°13 mm
Tue27 Oct12°8°11.7 mm
Wed28 Oct15°10°5.1 mm
Thu29 Oct14°9°
Fri30 Oct14°10°29.6 mm
Sat31 Oct13°9°0.6 mm
Sun1 Nov13°9°4.8 mm
Mon2 Nov12°8°
Tue3 Nov12°7°0.7 mm

When to go to Derryness

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score151616284148535448372016
High8°9°10°12°14°16°17°17°16°14°11°9°
Low3°4°4°6°8°10°12°12°11°9°6°4°
Rain (mm)160114127888993113129135171161157
Wet days231919171820242420222322
Sea9°8°8°9°11°13°15°15°15°13°12°10°

What's on in Derryness

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

Monuments and museums in Derryness

All monuments

Nature around Derryness

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 Derryness

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Derryness

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

Earthquakes

Towns and villages around Derryness

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

Places near Derryness

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Derryness?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Derryness.
What is the hottest month in Derryness?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 17°C and lows of 12°C.
What is the coldest month in Derryness?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 8°C and lows of 3°C.
What is the rainiest month in Derryness?
August is the wettest month with about 129 mm of precipitation on 24 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Derryness?
The sea is warmest in August at about 15°C and coolest in February at about 8°C.