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Munster, Ireland

Dunquin

Dunquin is a locality in Munster, Ireland, close to the sea. It has a population of about 100. The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.

Now12°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population100
Local time20:21
52.13° N, 10.46° WElevation 27 mUTC+1 · Irish Standard Time
The year in Dunquinweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec40October
October: high / low14° / 10°
Rain this month222mm
Sea this month14°
Best timeJul–Sep

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

Dunquin at a glance

Best time to visitJul–Sep

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month17°C

Average high in August

Coolest month6°C

Average low in February

Wettest monthDecember

196 mm of rain

Driest monthApril

108 mm of rain

Warmest sea16°C

August

Monuments nearby9+

within 12 km

Weather in Dunquin

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

14-day forecast
12°C

Rain · wind 52 km/h · humidity 80%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct13°11°23.2 mm
Fri23 Oct13°10°6.2 mm
Sat24 Oct16°12°24.9 mm
Sun25 Oct13°11°1 mm
Mon26 Oct16°10°6.7 mm
Tue27 Oct16°11°5.6 mm
Wed28 Oct14°11°1 mm
Thu29 Oct15°12°1.5 mm
Fri30 Oct16°12°7.8 mm
Sat31 Oct14°11°

When to go to Dunquin

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score161619283847535651402720
High10°10°11°12°14°16°17°17°16°14°12°11°
Low6°6°6°8°9°12°13°13°13°10°8°7°
Rain (mm)192148147108112112112133149222195196
Wet days211817141716212118202222
Sea10°9°9°10°12°14°15°16°15°14°12°11°

What's on in Dunquin

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

Monuments and museums in Dunquin

All monuments

More museums: The Blasket Centre · Irish Famine Cottages

Outdoors around Dunquin

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
Oceanworld AquariumAquariums
0.7 km
Dingle Pitch and PuttGolf courses
1.5 km
Rainbow Hostel DingleCamp sites
1.5 km
Eask TowerViewpoints · 180 m
2.9 km
Slea HeadViewpoints
3.7 km
Oratory House CampingCamp sites
4.6 km

Nature around Dunquin

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 Dunquin

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Dunquin

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

Earthquakes

Towns and villages around Dunquin

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

Dunquin from above

Getting to Dunquin

Kerry AirportKIR
64 km
Shannon AirportSNN
122 km
Cork International AirportORK
138 km
Valentia Island Car FerryFerry port
26 km

Places near Dunquin

Places with a climate like Dunquin

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Dunquin?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Dunquin.
What is the hottest month in Dunquin?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 17°C and lows of 13°C.
What is the coldest month in Dunquin?
February is the coldest month, with average highs of 10°C and lows of 6°C.
What is the rainiest month in Dunquin?
December is the wettest month with about 196 mm of precipitation on 22 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Dunquin?
The sea is warmest in August at about 16°C and coolest in February at about 9°C.