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Ulster, Ireland

Monaghan

Monaghan is a small town in Ulster, Ireland. It has a population of about 7,894. The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.

Now6°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population7,894
Local time04:00
54.25° N, 6.97° WElevation 72 mUTC+1 · Irish Standard Time
Postal codeH18
The year in Monaghanweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec34October
October: high / low13° / 7°
Rain this month104mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Monaghan at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month19°C

Average high in July

Coolest month2°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthAugust

87 mm of rain

Driest monthApril

67 mm of rain

Monuments nearby2+

within 13 km

Weather in Monaghan

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

14-day forecast
6°C

Rain · wind 18 km/h · humidity 93%

Today hour by hour
Today24 Oct13°4°12.3 mm
Sun25 Oct12°7°5.1 mm
Mon26 Oct16°5°7.9 mm
Tue27 Oct16°8°5 mm
Wed28 Oct15°9°4.4 mm
Thu29 Oct13°8°
Fri30 Oct14°10°17.6 mm
Sat31 Oct11°7°4.4 mm
Sun1 Nov9°4°0.5 mm

When to go to Monaghan

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score151515324858585852341515
High8°8°10°13°16°18°19°19°17°13°10°8°
Low2°2°3°4°7°10°11°11°9°7°4°2°
Rain (mm)9971866772727487801049498
Wet days191616141718202117181818

What's on in Monaghan

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

Monuments and museums in Monaghan

All monuments

More museums: Monaghan County Museum

Outdoors around Monaghan

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

Rossmore Golf ClubGolf courses
3.6 km

Nature around Monaghan

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 Monaghan

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Monaghan

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

Earthquakes

Tropical storms · Monaghan

Tropical storm archive

Towns and villages around Monaghan

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

Monaghan from above

Postal code

H18

Getting to Monaghan

Belfast International AirportBFS
67 km
George Best Belfast City AirportBHD
82 km
City of Derry AirportLDY
90 km

Places near Monaghan

Places with a climate like Monaghan

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Monaghan?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Monaghan.
What is the hottest month in Monaghan?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 19°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the coldest month in Monaghan?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C.
What is the rainiest month in Monaghan?
August is the wettest month with about 87 mm of precipitation on 21 wet days.
What is the postal code of Monaghan?
The postal code of Monaghan is H18.