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County Donegal
County Donegal
Ulster, Ireland

Malin

Malin is a locality in Ulster, Ireland, close to the sea. It has a population of about 122 (2006). The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.

Now7°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population122
Local time03:51
55.30° N, 7.26° WElevation 8 mUTC+0 · Greenwich Mean Time
The year in Malinweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec34October
October: high / low13° / 9°
Rain this month129mm
Sea this month13°
Best timeJul–Sep

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

Malin at a glance

Best time to visitJul–Sep

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month17°C

Average high in August

Coolest month4°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthJanuary

133 mm of rain

Driest monthMay

68 mm of rain

Warmest sea15°C

August

Monuments nearby8+

within 67 km

Weather in Malin

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

14-day forecast
7°C

Rain · wind 15 km/h · humidity 88%

Today hour by hour
Today26 Oct16°7°7.9 mm
Tue27 Oct14°7°13 mm
Wed28 Oct14°8°4.9 mm
Thu29 Oct14°8°
Fri30 Oct14°10°9.3 mm
Sat31 Oct14°9°1.9 mm
Sun1 Nov12°6°
Mon2 Nov11°3°
Tue3 Nov10°1°

When to go to Malin

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score151616253947545549341816
High8°8°10°11°14°16°17°17°16°13°11°9°
Low4°4°5°6°8°10°12°12°11°9°6°4°
Rain (mm)13395997168768610398129120125
Wet days231918161617202219222222
Sea9°8°8°9°10°12°14°15°14°13°12°10°

What's on in Malin

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

Monuments and museums in Malin

All monuments

Nature around Malin

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 Malin

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Malin

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

Earthquakes

Towns and villages around Malin

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

Places near Malin

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Malin?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Malin.
What is the hottest month in Malin?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 17°C and lows of 12°C.
What is the coldest month in Malin?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 8°C and lows of 4°C.
What is the rainiest month in Malin?
January is the wettest month with about 133 mm of precipitation on 23 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Malin?
The sea is warmest in August at about 15°C and coolest in February at about 8°C.