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Foynes

Foynes is a village in Munster, Ireland. It has a population of about 542. The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.

Now15°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population542
Local time21:51
52.61° N, 9.11° WElevation 3 mUTC+0 · Greenwich Mean Time
The year in Foynesweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec38October
October: high / low14° / 8°
Rain this month132mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Foynes at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month19°C

Average high in July

Coolest month3°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthJuly

83 mm of rain

Driest monthApril

71 mm of rain

Monuments nearby3+

within 15 km

Weather in Foynes

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

14-day forecast
15°C

Rain · wind 34 km/h · humidity 91%

Today hour by hour
Today26 Oct18°15°7.8 mm
Tue27 Oct12°8°4.6 mm
Wed28 Oct16°12°
Thu29 Oct15°12°
Fri30 Oct15°11°5.4 mm
Sat31 Oct13°8°15.6 mm
Sun1 Nov9°6°
Mon2 Nov11°4°
Tue3 Nov14°10°
Wed4 Nov13°8°

When to go to Foynes

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score151521364958585856382115
High9°9°11°13°16°18°19°19°17°14°11°9°
Low3°3°4°6°8°11°12°12°10°8°5°4°
Rain (mm)1289396718382839798132124130
Wet days201616141717212116181920

What's on in Foynes

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

Monuments and museums in Foynes

All monuments

Outdoors around Foynes

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

Foynes Island ViewpointViewpoints
0.3 km
Shannon Golf ClubGolf courses
4.9 km
Shannon Estuary GlampingCamp sites
6.1 km

Nature around Foynes

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 Foynes

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Foynes

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

Earthquakes

Towns and villages around Foynes

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

Foynes from above

Getting to Foynes

Shannon AirportSNN
16 km
Kerry AirportKIR
56 km
Cork International AirportORK
96 km
Tarbert Ferry PortKillimer Ferry Port
17 km
Killimer Ferry PortTarbert Ferry Port
18 km

Places near Foynes

Places with a climate like Foynes

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Foynes?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Foynes.
What is the hottest month in Foynes?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 19°C and lows of 12°C.
What is the coldest month in Foynes?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 9°C and lows of 3°C.
What is the rainiest month in Foynes?
July is the wettest month with about 83 mm of precipitation on 21 wet days.