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Dunkineely

Dunkineely is a locality in Ulster, Ireland, close to the sea. It has a population of about 361. The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.

Now8°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population361
Local time17:37
54.63° N, 8.37° WElevation 35 mUTC+1 · Irish Standard Time
The year in Dunkineelyweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec35October
October: high / low14° / 8°
Rain this month180mm
Sea this month13°
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Dunkineely at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month18°C

Average high in July

Coolest month3°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthAugust

136 mm of rain

Driest monthApril

93 mm of rain

Warmest sea16°C

August

Monuments nearby8+

within 58 km

Weather in Dunkineely

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

14-day forecast
8°C

Cloudy · wind 9 km/h · humidity 85%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct12°4°1.5 mm
Fri23 Oct11°6°9.9 mm
Sat24 Oct13°7°26.6 mm
Sun25 Oct11°7°7 mm
Mon26 Oct16°7°9.6 mm
Tue27 Oct16°9°2.9 mm
Wed28 Oct13°8°2.5 mm
Thu29 Oct14°8°0.5 mm
Fri30 Oct17°10°5.9 mm
Sat31 Oct12°8°5.4 mm

When to go to Dunkineely

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score151615314450565549351815
High8°9°10°13°15°17°18°18°16°14°10°8°
Low3°3°3°5°7°10°12°12°10°8°5°3°
Rain (mm)172125138939697118136143180171171
Wet days231919171820242420222322
Sea9°8°8°9°11°13°15°16°15°13°12°10°

What's on in Dunkineely

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

Monuments and museums in Dunkineely

All monuments

Outdoors around Dunkineely

Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.

Killybegs Holiday ParkCamp sites
1.4 km
Fintra Bay Scenic SpotViewpoints
4 km
Viewpoint Glengesh ValleyViewpoints
6.9 km
Manor House ParkCamp sites
8.1 km

Nature around Dunkineely

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 Dunkineely

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Dunkineely

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

Earthquakes

Towns and villages around Dunkineely

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

Dunkineely from above

Getting to Dunkineely

Donegal AirportCFN
46 km
Ireland West Airport KnockNOC
85 km
City of Derry AirportLDY
90 km

Places near Dunkineely

Places with a climate like Dunkineely

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Dunkineely?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Dunkineely.
What is the hottest month in Dunkineely?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 18°C and lows of 12°C.
What is the coldest month in Dunkineely?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 8°C and lows of 3°C.
What is the rainiest month in Dunkineely?
August is the wettest month with about 136 mm of precipitation on 24 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Dunkineely?
The sea is warmest in August at about 16°C and coolest in February at about 8°C.