Connacht, Ireland
Murrisk
Murrisk is a locality in Connacht, Ireland, close to the sea. It has a population of about 266. The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.
Now12°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population266
Local time10:24
53.78° N, 9.64° WElevation 73 mUTC+0 · Greenwich Mean Time
October: high / low14° / 8°
Rain this month202mm
Sea this month14°
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Murrisk at a glance
Sunrise · sunset07:29 · 17:179 h 48 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon98% · Moonrise 17:12Northern lights tonightUnlikely tonightKp needed: 5.3Next 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 month4°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthJuly
106 mm of rain
Driest monthJune
104 mm of rain
Warmest sea16°C
August
Monuments nearby3+
within 14 km
Weather in Murrisk
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
12°C
Today hour by hourShowers · wind 39 km/h · humidity 58%
Today27 Oct13°9°8.7 mm
Wed28 Oct15°11°5.4 mm
Thu29 Oct15°11°0.6 mm
Fri30 Oct16°8°3.6 mm
Sat31 Oct14°9°11.1 mm
Sun1 Nov13°7°
Mon2 Nov12°7°
Tue3 Nov14°8°
Wed4 Nov12°8°
Thu5 Nov12°8°
When to go to Murrisk
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 | 16 | 32 | 45 | 54 | 57 | 56 | 50 | 37 | 19 | 15 |
| High | 9° | 9° | 10° | 13° | 15° | 17° | 18° | 18° | 16° | 14° | 11° | 9° |
| Low | 4° | 4° | 4° | 6° | 8° | 10° | 12° | 12° | 11° | 8° | 6° | 4° |
| Rain (mm) | 202 | 147 | 157 | 106 | 114 | 104 | 106 | 138 | 155 | 202 | 201 | 204 |
| Wet days | 22 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 23 | 22 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 |
| Sea | 9° | 9° | 9° | 10° | 11° | 14° | 15° | 16° | 15° | 14° | 12° | 10° |
What's on in Murrisk
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Murrisk
Outdoors around Murrisk
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Carrowmore BeachSurf spots
1.2 kmPirates HavenTheme parks
1.4 kmPitch and PuttGolf courses
1.5 kmWestport House Caravan SiteCamp sites
1.5 kmWestport House Camping SiteCamp sites
1.7 kmWestport Golf ClubGolf courses
3.3 kmNature around Murrisk
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Ireland seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Murrisk
Earthquakes around Murrisk
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Towns and villages around Murrisk
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Carrowkeeran0.5 kmMurrisknaboll1.1 kmDeerpark West1.7 kmKilladangan2.8 kmProspect3.2 kmCloonagh3.7 kmCarrowcally4.1 kmLaghloon4.3 kmBelclare4.3 kmBotara4.4 kmStreamstown4.8 kmRosmoney5 kmBrackloon5.3 kmClooneen5.3 kmCarrigeen5.3 kmKilleencoff5.5 kmMoney5.5 kmArdoley5.5 kmRossbeg5.6 kmRosmindle5.7 kmCloghan5.8 kmKnockfin5.8 kmCollan More6 kmWestport Quay6 kmDrumgarve6.1 kmMucklagh6.1 kmClerhaun6.1 kmRoscahill6.3 kmKnappagh6.5 kmCastleaffy6.6 kmCloonkeen6.7 kmWestport Demesne6.8 kmFarnaght7 kmKnockavanloman7 kmMullagh7.2 kmCoolbarreen7.3 kmClaggan7.4 kmCreggaunnahorna7.4 kmLiscarney7.6 kmArdkeen7.7 kmDerrynanaff7.8 kmRassakeeran7.8 kmCross7.9 kmConrea8 kmBuckfield8 kmDrumard8.1 kmWestport8.2 kmKnockysprickaun8.2 kmShanvallybeg8.2 kmKnappagh Beg8.2 kmMoyna8.2 kmKnockychottaun8.3 kmAttireesh8.4 kmKillaghhoor8.4 kmKilmeena8.5 kmSlaugar8.6 kmCranareen8.7 kmMoyhastin8.7 kmRostoohy8.8 kmBocullin8.8 kmRosnakilly8.9 kmDerrylea8.9 kmCushalogurt9.1 kmCarrowbeg9.1 kmGarrow9.2 kmLugrevagh9.2 kmGortaroe9.3 kmBuckwaria9.3 kmDerrygarve9.4 kmCorratowick9.5 kmClooneen9.5 kmRosbeg9.5 kmKnockboy9.6 kmMonamore9.7 kmKnocknaboley9.7 kmRoslaher9.8 kmRosdogaun9.9 kmDerrynaraw10 kmRoekilmeena10 kmBallinlough10 km
Murrisk from above
Around Murrisk27 places to see, do and reach nearby
Lough NacorraNature5.2 kmBallin Lough, ConnachtNature9.2 kmKnappaghbeg LoughNature9.0 kmDoo Lough, WestportNature12 kmKilladangan LoughNature3.2 kmProspect LoughNature3.2 kmCollanmore IslandNature6.0 kmInishlyreNature4.3 kmMweelreaMountain20 kmNephinMountain31 kmBen LugmoreMountain19 kmBen BuryMountain18 kmBarrclashcameMountain15 kmCroagh PatrickMountain2.6 kmMurrisk PrioryMonument0.4 kmBurrishoole FriaryMonument14 kmRockfleet CastleMonument13 kmWestport HouseStation7.0 kmWestportStation8.5 kmCastlebarStation24 kmAchill Island (Cloughmore) PierFerry port23 kmCastlebarPlace23 kmWestportPlace8.2 kmLouisburghPlace12 kmMulrannyPlace17 kmToormakeadyPlace23 kmNewportPlace13 km
Getting to Murrisk
Ireland West Airport KnockNOC
56 kmShannon AirportSNN
129 kmDonegal AirportCFN
164 kmWestport HouseRailway station
7 kmWestportRailway station
8.5 kmCastlebarRailway station
24 kmAchill Island (Cloughmore) PierFerry port
23 kmPlaces near Murrisk
Places with a climate like Murrisk
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Murrisk?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Murrisk.
What is the hottest month in Murrisk?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 18°C and lows of 12°C.
What is the coldest month in Murrisk?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 9°C and lows of 4°C.
What is the rainiest month in Murrisk?
July is the wettest month with about 106 mm of precipitation on 23 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Murrisk?
The sea is warmest in August at about 16°C and coolest in February at about 9°C.