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Munster, Ireland

Macroom

Macroom is a village in Munster, Ireland. It has a population of about 3,765. The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.

Now7°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population3,765
Local time05:14
51.91° N, 8.97° WElevation 85 mUTC+0 · Greenwich Mean Time
Postal codeP12
The year in Macroomweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec37October
October: high / low14° / 7°
Rain this month177mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Macroom 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 monthJanuary

183 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

90 mm of rain

Monuments nearby4+

within 13 km

Weather in Macroom

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

14-day forecast
7°C

Showers · wind 33 km/h · humidity 75%

Today hour by hour
Today25 Oct12°7°1.9 mm
Mon26 Oct16°9°10.7 mm
Tue27 Oct13°7°6.6 mm
Wed28 Oct15°10°
Thu29 Oct13°10°2 mm
Fri30 Oct14°9°16.1 mm
Sat31 Oct12°6°
Sun1 Nov12°4°
Mon2 Nov11°5°

When to go to Macroom

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score151518354859606054372015
High9°9°10°13°16°18°19°19°17°14°11°9°
Low3°3°3°5°7°10°11°11°9°7°5°3°
Rain (mm)1831381341001069390107119177162176
Wet days201616141715181815191820

What's on in Macroom

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

Monuments and museums in Macroom

All monuments

Outdoors around Macroom

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

Macroom Golf CourseGolf courses
0.7 km
Kilmichael Pitch & PuttGolf courses
3.7 km

Nature around Macroom

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 Macroom

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Macroom

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

Earthquakes

Tropical storms · Macroom

Tropical storm archive

Towns and villages around Macroom

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

Macroom from above

Postal code

P12

Getting to Macroom

Cork International AirportORK
34 km
Kerry AirportKIR
49 km
Shannon AirportSNN
89 km
MillstreetRailway station
20 km

Places near Macroom

Places with a climate like Macroom

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Macroom?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Macroom.
What is the hottest month in Macroom?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 19°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the coldest month in Macroom?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 9°C and lows of 3°C.
What is the rainiest month in Macroom?
January is the wettest month with about 183 mm of precipitation on 20 wet days.
What is the postal code of Macroom?
The postal code of Macroom is P12.