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County Donegal
County Donegal
Ulster, Ireland

Dore

Dore 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 timeJul–Sep
Population–
Local time21:01
55.04° N, 8.27° WElevation 57 mUTC+1 · Irish Standard Time
The year in Doreweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec33October
October: high / low13° / 9°
Rain this month207mm
Sea this month13°
Best timeJul–Sep

Best: Jul–Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Dore at a glance

Best time to visitJul–Sep

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month16°C

Average high in August

Coolest month4°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthJanuary

196 mm of rain

Driest monthMay

100 mm of rain

Warmest sea15°C

August

Monuments nearby8+

within 45 km

Weather in Dore

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

14-day forecast
10°C

Rain · wind 63 km/h · humidity 78%

Today hour by hour
Today24 Oct13°8°8.3 mm
Sun25 Oct11°8°13 mm
Mon26 Oct16°7°10.7 mm
Tue27 Oct15°8°31.5 mm
Wed28 Oct14°10°5.4 mm
Thu29 Oct15°10°0.5 mm
Fri30 Oct13°9°14.6 mm
Sat31 Oct13°8°1 mm
Sun1 Nov13°8°0.5 mm
Mon2 Nov12°6°

When to go to Dore

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score151616233441495045332016
High8°9°9°11°13°15°16°16°15°13°11°9°
Low4°4°5°6°8°11°12°13°11°9°7°4°
Rain (mm)196145152105100107140155154207200191
Wet days231919161717212220222323
Sea9°9°9°9°11°13°15°15°15°13°12°10°

What's on in Dore

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

Monuments and museums in Dore

All monuments

Nature around Dore

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 Dore

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

Earthquakes

Towns and villages around Dore

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

Places near Dore

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Dore?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Dore.
What is the hottest month in Dore?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 16°C and lows of 13°C.
What is the coldest month in Dore?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 8°C and lows of 4°C.
What is the rainiest month in Dore?
January is the wettest month with about 196 mm of precipitation on 23 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Dore?
The sea is warmest in August at about 15°C and coolest in February at about 9°C.