Ulster, Ireland
Muff
Muff is a village in Ulster, Ireland, close to the sea. It has a population of about 1,226. The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.
Now7°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population1,226
Local time04:05
55.07° N, 7.27° WElevation 9 mUTC+1 · Irish Standard Time
October: high / low13° / 7°
Rain this month118mm
Sea this month13°
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Muff at a glance
Sunrise · sunset08:17 · 18:119 h 54 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous95% · Moonrise 17:09Northern lights tonightOnly if the storm beats the forecastKp needed: 4.6Next holiday26 OctoberOctober Bank HolidayNext 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 monthJanuary
121 mm of rain
Driest monthMay
68 mm of rain
Warmest sea15°C
August
Monuments nearby10+
within 12 km
Weather in Muff
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
7°C
Today hour by hourRain · wind 19 km/h · humidity 88%
Today24 Oct12°6°14.4 mm
Sun25 Oct11°7°8.6 mm
Mon26 Oct16°7°5.5 mm
Tue27 Oct16°8°12.3 mm
Wed28 Oct14°8°3.9 mm
Thu29 Oct13°9°
Fri30 Oct14°10°13.2 mm
Sat31 Oct12°7°10.2 mm
Sun1 Nov8°5°3.5 mm
When to go to Muff
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 | 16 | 15 | 29 | 45 | 53 | 58 | 58 | 50 | 33 | 15 | 15 |
| High | 8° | 8° | 10° | 12° | 15° | 17° | 18° | 18° | 16° | 13° | 10° | 8° |
| Low | 2° | 2° | 3° | 5° | 7° | 10° | 12° | 12° | 10° | 7° | 5° | 3° |
| Rain (mm) | 121 | 88 | 93 | 70 | 68 | 73 | 82 | 96 | 91 | 118 | 110 | 114 |
| Wet days | 23 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 20 | 22 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
| Sea | 9° | 8° | 8° | 9° | 10° | 12° | 14° | 15° | 14° | 13° | 12° | 10° |
What's on in Muff
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Muff
Outdoors around Muff
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Derry Girls MuralViewpoints
0.7 kmCathedral viewViewpoints
0.9 kmFoyle Golf ClubGolf courses
2 kmRedcastle Hotel golf courseGolf courses
6.7 kmQuigley's PointCamp sites
7.8 kmNature around Muff
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Ireland seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Muff
Earthquakes around Muff
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Towns and villages around Muff
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Ardmore1.6 kmTure2.4 kmThompsons Town2.8 kmLenamore3.3 kmBurdoon3.3 kmMitchells Town3.3 kmSoppog3.5 kmAught Upper4.6 kmDrumnacross5.3 kmThree Trees6.3 kmTrooperstown7.6 kmLagnadaraugh7.8 kmCarrowkeel7.9 kmBridge End7.9 kmQuigley’s Point7.9 kmMagheralahan8.1 kmCabry8.5 kmBurnfoot8.7 kmBunnamayne8.8 kmSrath8.9 kmCreehennan9.7 kmWhite Castle9.8 kmIllies10 kmTullydush10 kmManner’s Town10 kmGlencaw10 kmTieveborne10 kmRoosky11 kmSpeenoge11 kmBurt11 kmRoosky11 kmClonglash12 kmTurk12 kmHill Head12 kmStranagoppoge12 kmBaylet12 kmCarrowmullen13 kmBallyargus13 kmLuddan13 kmBogay13 kmRed Castle13 kmClonblesk13 kmKildrum13 kmKillea13 kmInch14 kmMoress14 kmPensylvania14 kmBuncrana14 kmKinnagoe14 kmBallymagan14 kmBohullion14 kmStrahack14 kmMilltown14 kmImlick14 kmDrumgowan14 kmWhitefield14 kmCarnaghan14 kmGortlush15 kmCock Hill15 kmCastlequarter15 kmUmrycam15 kmMonglass15 km
Muff from above
Around Muff34 places to see, do and reach nearby
River FoyleNature1.9 kmEnagh LoughNature5.0 kmLough Fad, ClonmanyNature20 kmLough InnNature14 kmLough NaminnNature19 kmInch Island, UlsterNature15 kmSawel MountainMountain32 kmSlieve SnaghtMountain15 kmMullaghmoreMountain36 kmRaghtin MoreMountain20 kmLoughsalt MountainMountain34 kmBenbradaghMountain28 kmSt. Eugene's CathedralMonument8.4 kmSt Columb's CathedralMonument8.8 kmCraigavon BridgeMonument9.1 kmGuildhall, DerryMonument8.4 kmDiamond War MemorialMonument8.7 kmAustinsMonument8.7 kmApprentice Boys Memorial HallMonument8.7 kmSt Columba's Church, DerryMonument9.1 kmMuseum of Free DerryMuseum8.6 kmTower MuseumMuseum8.4 kmFoyle Valley Railway MuseumMuseum9.0 kmPeacemakers MuseumMuseum9.5 kmThe Siege MuseumMuseum8.7 kmDerry~LondonderryStation8.7 kmBellarenaStation21 kmLough Foyle Ferry CompanyFerry port24 kmDerryPlace8.1 kmEglintonPlace7.7 kmLimavadyPlace20 kmCarndonaghPlace20 kmCulmorePlace1.9 kmBuncranaPlace14 km
Getting to Muff
City of Derry AirportLDY
7.2 kmDonegal AirportCFN
69 kmBelfast International AirportBFS
81 kmDerry~LondonderryRailway station
8.7 kmBellarenaRailway station
21 kmLough Foyle Ferry CompanyGreencastle
24 kmPlaces near Muff
Places with a climate like Muff
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Muff?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Muff.
What is the hottest month in Muff?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 18°C and lows of 12°C.
What is the coldest month in Muff?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C.
What is the rainiest month in Muff?
January is the wettest month with about 121 mm of precipitation on 23 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Muff?
The sea is warmest in August at about 15°C and coolest in February at about 8°C.