Ulster, Ireland
Mountcharles
Mountcharles is a locality in Ulster, Ireland, close to the sea. It has a population of about 484. The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.
Now8°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population484
Local time18:46
54.65° N, 8.20° WElevation 80 mUTC+0 · Greenwich Mean Time
October: high / low13° / 7°
Rain this month195mm
Sea this month13°
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Mountcharles at a glance
Sunrise · sunset07:25 · 17:099 h 44 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon96% · Moonrise 17:35Northern lights tonightUnlikely tonightKp needed: 4.8Next holiday25 DecemberChristmas DayNext eclipse20 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJun–Aug
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month18°C
Average high in July
Coolest month2°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthAugust
146 mm of rain
Driest monthJune
104 mm of rain
Warmest sea16°C
August
Monuments nearby2+
within 5.5 km
Weather in Mountcharles
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
8°C
Today hour by hourRain · wind 24 km/h · humidity 93%
Today27 Oct11°7°11 mm
Wed28 Oct14°9°9.6 mm
Thu29 Oct14°9°
Fri30 Oct14°6°2.9 mm
Sat31 Oct14°7°9.1 mm
Sun1 Nov12°5°
Mon2 Nov12°5°
Tue3 Nov12°9°
Wed4 Nov12°8°1.1 mm
Thu5 Nov11°4°
When to go to Mountcharles
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 15 | 15 | 15 | 30 | 44 | 51 | 56 | 55 | 48 | 33 | 15 | 15 |
| High | 7° | 8° | 10° | 12° | 15° | 17° | 18° | 18° | 16° | 13° | 10° | 8° |
| Low | 2° | 3° | 3° | 4° | 7° | 9° | 11° | 11° | 10° | 7° | 5° | 2° |
| Rain (mm) | 190 | 140 | 153 | 105 | 105 | 104 | 129 | 146 | 152 | 195 | 184 | 186 |
| Wet days | 23 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 24 | 24 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 22 |
| Sea | 9° | 8° | 8° | 9° | 11° | 13° | 15° | 16° | 15° | 13° | 12° | 10° |
What's on in Mountcharles
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Mountcharles
Outdoors around Mountcharles
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Boortree Rossnowlagh Touring & Camping ParkCamp sites
7.5 kmManor House ParkCamp sites
8.1 kmNature around Mountcharles
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Ireland seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Mountcharles
Earthquakes around Mountcharles
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Towns and villages around Mountcharles
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Dromore1.4 kmFrosses3.3 kmBallyboyle3.3 kmMurlas Bridge3.8 kmDrumconor3.9 kmBallydevill4.1 kmMilltown4.1 kmAltadoo4.3 kmBonnyglen4.4 kmRed Bridges4.7 kmDrumagraa Bridge4.8 kmEanymore Bridge4.8 kmLetterbarra5 kmDrumgorman5 kmRossmore5.4 kmEanybeg Bridge5.4 kmDonegal5.5 kmInver5.7 kmRossillybeg5.8 kmMullanasole6 kmDrumboarn Bridge6.2 kmTullyvoos6.3 kmMullanacross6.7 kmCarter’s Bridge6.8 kmDrunickory6.8 kmDeningornan Bridge6.8 kmCarrick6.9 kmDrumnakilly7 kmCasheltown7.1 kmCarraduffy7.1 kmDrumnadart7.2 kmPort7.2 kmRaneely7.5 kmWinterhill7.6 kmTullybrook7.7 kmDrumoake Bridge7.7 kmLaghy7.8 kmLettermore7.9 kmBridgetown7.9 kmCarrick Bridge8 kmLackcrom8.1 kmTullynaglack8.3 kmDrumbar8.5 kmDurnesh8.6 kmRaneany Bridge8.6 kmDromore8.7 kmConnor Bridge8.8 kmMoyne Bridge8.9 kmLackan9.1 kmLimestone Brook Bridge9.1 kmBallintra9.1 kmCronagass9.4 kmMeenataggart9.4 kmRossnowlagh Lower9.4 kmDrummenny Bridge9.5 kmHill Town9.8 kmCroagh9.9 kmCrocknasharrach9.9 kmRockhill9.9 kmRossnowlagh Upper10 kmLisavaddy10 kmKeelogs10 kmCopan11 kmMeenybraddan11 kmFinnabanes11 kmBalloghure11 kmShannagh11 kmMeenagolan11 kmCoolmore11 kmDunkineely11 kmAghlem Bridge11 kmCalhaine12 kmBruckless12 kmCashel12 kmArdeevin12 kmMilltown12 kmLaheen13 kmClaggan13 kmBallyederlan13 kmFinmore Bridge13 km
Mountcharles from above
Around Mountcharles23 places to see, do and reach nearby
Lough EskeNature12 kmRiver EskeNature5.4 kmDurnesh LoughNature8.4 kmDrumenny BurnNature6.4 kmBanagher LoughNature9.4 kmLough NamanfinNature9.9 kmBallyboyle IslandNature3.7 kmBunlin BarrNature7.2 kmTruskmoreMountain32 kmTruskmore SE CairnMountain32 kmTievebaun MountainMountain30 kmSlieve LeagueMountain31 kmBen BulbenMountain36 kmBenwiskinMountain32 kmDonegal FriaryMonument5.2 kmDonegal CastleMonument5.5 kmDonegal Railway Heritage CentreMuseum5.7 kmBallyshannonPlace16 kmBundoranPlace20 kmKillybegsPlace16 kmDonegalPlace5.5 kmGlentiesPlace18 kmTullaghanPlace22 km
Getting to Mountcharles
Donegal AirportCFN
45 kmCity of Derry AirportLDY
80 kmIreland West Airport KnockNOC
91 kmPlaces near Mountcharles
Places with a climate like Mountcharles
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Mountcharles?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Mountcharles.
What is the hottest month in Mountcharles?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 18°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the coldest month in Mountcharles?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 7°C and lows of 2°C.
What is the rainiest month in Mountcharles?
August is the wettest month with about 146 mm of precipitation on 24 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Mountcharles?
The sea is warmest in August at about 16°C and coolest in February at about 8°C.