Munster, Ireland
Dripsey
Dripsey is a locality in Munster, Ireland. It has a population of about 304 (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
Population304
Local time17:33
51.92° N, 8.75° WElevation 82 mUTC+1 · Irish Standard Time
October: high / low14° / 7°
Rain this month147mm
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Dripsey at a glance
Sunrise · sunset08:12 · 18:2810 h 16 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous86% · Moonrise 17:08Northern lights tonightUnlikely tonightKp needed: 6.5Next holiday26 OctoberOctober Bank HolidayNext eclipse20 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJun–Aug
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month20°C
Average high in July
Coolest month3°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthDecember
150 mm of rain
Driest monthJune
82 mm of rain
Monuments nearby3+
within 14 km
Weather in Dripsey
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
10°C
Today hour by hourRain · wind 30 km/h · humidity 97%
Today22 Oct11°4°18.1 mm
Fri23 Oct11°6°5.3 mm
Sat24 Oct15°7°25.1 mm
Sun25 Oct12°6°0.7 mm
Mon26 Oct16°5°8.4 mm
Tue27 Oct15°8°3.7 mm
Wed28 Oct14°6°
Thu29 Oct12°8°1.5 mm
Fri30 Oct16°10°11.3 mm
Sat31 Oct11°8°4.4 mm
When to go to Dripsey
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 | 19 | 37 | 49 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 57 | 37 | 20 | 15 |
| High | 9° | 9° | 11° | 13° | 16° | 18° | 20° | 19° | 17° | 14° | 11° | 9° |
| Low | 3° | 3° | 3° | 5° | 7° | 10° | 11° | 11° | 9° | 7° | 5° | 3° |
| Rain (mm) | 150 | 113 | 112 | 84 | 92 | 82 | 82 | 92 | 101 | 147 | 133 | 150 |
| Wet days | 18 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 18 |
What's on in Dripsey
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Dripsey
Outdoors around Dripsey
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Muskerry Golf CourseGolf courses
0.9 kmBlarney Caravan Camping ParkCamp sites
2.2 kmLee Valley Golf & Country ClubGolf courses
2.6 kmIniscarra Dam ViewViewpoints
2.7 kmAwesome Walls CorkClimbing
3.2 kmNature around Dripsey
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Ireland seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Dripsey
Earthquakes around Dripsey
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Towns and villages around Dripsey
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Fergus Cross Roads1.5 kmFergus1.7 kmDromgownagh1.9 kmLuskin’s Bridge2.6 kmCoachford3 kmAglish3.4 kmClassas3.5 kmBerrings4.2 kmBallineadig4.4 kmAghavrin Cross Roads4.6 kmFarran4.8 kmRooves Beg5 kmAthnanangle Bridge5.1 kmFarranavarra5.3 kmLeary’s Cross Roads5.4 kmKnockanare5.7 kmBallyshoneen5.9 kmAthabatteen6 kmSrelane Cross6.2 kmCarrahaly6.2 kmKilclogh6.3 kmMonavanshere6.5 kmFarnanes Cross Roads6.9 kmCloghroe7 kmAherla7.1 kmVicarstown Cross Roads7.1 kmCarrigadrohid7.1 kmKillinardrish7.1 kmKnockanemore7.3 kmDonoughmore7.4 kmStuake7.5 kmMatehy7.5 kmBedlnamorive7.6 kmKilcrea7.8 kmAhaunduff Cross Roads7.9 kmOvens8 kmKnocknahilan8.1 kmCloughduv8.1 kmBallyvodane Bridge8.2 kmFirmount8.2 kmFornaght8.2 kmMount Rivers8.3 kmKilleen8.5 kmLarehill Cross Roads8.5 kmKillumney8.6 kmBlack Cross Roads8.6 kmInishcarra8.8 kmAghnamarroge Cross Roads8.9 kmShanadungan Cross Roads9 kmSheskinny Cross9 kmCourtbrack9 kmKilmartin Upper9.1 kmCoolflugh9.2 kmInishcarra Bridge9.2 kmKnockburden9.3 kmRylane Cross9.4 kmGrange Hill9.4 kmBarnard Cross Roads9.5 kmTower9.8 kmPluckanes9.9 kmCrookstown9.9 kmTower Bridge9.9 kmGowlane South9.9 kmModel Village10 kmLoughane East10 kmCurragh10 kmCarrigaclodig Cross Roads10 kmPonnd Cross Roads10 kmMylane Cross Roads10 kmSaint Anns Hill10 kmKilnaglory11 kmLissardagh11 kmWest Village11 kmStrawhall Cross Roads11 kmMoskeagh Cross Roads11 kmBarrahaurin11 kmHenley’s Bridge12 kmTuough Bridge12 kmGreenfort12 kmBallincollig12 km
Dripsey from above
Around Dripsey24 places to see, do and reach nearby
Lough InniscarraNature5.5 kmCurraheen RiverNature10 kmCarrigadrohid LakeNature8.9 kmInniscarra LakeNature4.2 kmRiver BrideNature6.3 kmLeeNature15 kmLapp's IslandNature20 kmMullaghanishMountain28 kmPaps of AnuMountain37 kmMusheramoreMountain19 kmNowen HillMountain40 kmMount HillaryMountain23 kmCarrigagulla Stone CircleMonument14 kmKilcrea FriaryMonument6.4 kmBallincollig Royal Gunpowder MillsMonument11 kmCork KentStation20 kmCork Harbour CruisesFerry port20 kmGleenbrook Cross River Ferry TerminalFerry port29 kmCorkPlace19 kmGlanmirePlace24 kmBlarneyPlace13 kmTowerPlace9.8 kmBallincolligPlace12 kmBandonPlace19 km
Getting to Dripsey
Cork International AirportORK
20 kmKerry AirportKIR
61 kmShannon AirportSNN
88 kmCork KentRailway station
20 kmCork Harbour CruisesFerry port
20 kmGleenbrook Cross River Ferry TerminalCarrigaloe Cross River Ferry Terminal
29 kmPlaces near Dripsey
Places with a climate like Dripsey
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Dripsey?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Dripsey.
What is the hottest month in Dripsey?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 20°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the coldest month in Dripsey?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 9°C and lows of 3°C.
What is the rainiest month in Dripsey?
December is the wettest month with about 150 mm of precipitation on 18 wet days.