Connacht, Ireland
Riverstown
Riverstown is a locality in Connacht, Ireland, close to the sea. It has a population of about 334. The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.
Now13°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population334
Local time08:41
54.13° N, 8.39° WElevation 48 mUTC+0 · Greenwich Mean Time
October: high / low14° / 6°
Rain this month131mm
Sea this month13°
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Riverstown at a glance
Sunrise · sunset07:31 · 17:059 h 34 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaning gibbous77% · Moonrise 19:50Northern lights tonightOnly if the storm beats the forecastKp needed: 5.1Next holiday25 DecemberChristmas DayNext eclipse20 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
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
100 mm of rain
Driest monthApril
78 mm of rain
Warmest sea16°C
August
Monuments nearby8+
within 14 km
Weather in Riverstown
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
13°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 28 km/h · humidity 84%
Today30 Oct16°10°1.1 mm
Sat31 Oct15°7°11.8 mm
Sun1 Nov12°3°
Mon2 Nov12°2°
Tue3 Nov12°3°
Wed4 Nov12°3°
Thu5 Nov12°5°
Fri6 Nov11°5°
Sat7 Nov10°4°
When to go to Riverstown
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 | 32 | 47 | 55 | 57 | 57 | 51 | 35 | 16 | 15 |
| High | 8° | 9° | 10° | 13° | 15° | 18° | 19° | 18° | 17° | 14° | 10° | 8° |
| Low | 2° | 2° | 2° | 4° | 7° | 9° | 11° | 11° | 9° | 6° | 4° | 2° |
| Rain (mm) | 126 | 93 | 107 | 78 | 86 | 81 | 92 | 100 | 101 | 131 | 124 | 126 |
| Wet days | 22 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 22 |
| Sea | 9° | 8° | 8° | 9° | 11° | 13° | 15° | 16° | 15° | 13° | 12° | 10° |
What's on in Riverstown
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Riverstown
Outdoors around Riverstown
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Castle Dargan Golf CourseGolf courses
1.2 kmBallymote Golf CourseGolf courses
1.8 kmPier/Local rowing clubViewpoints
4.1 kmEagles Flying - Irish Raptor Research CentreZoos
4.2 kmCommon ShoreCamp sites
4.4 kmLough Arrow Touring Caravan ParkCamp sites
5.3 kmNature around Riverstown
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Ireland seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Riverstown
Earthquakes around Riverstown
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Towns and villages around Riverstown
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Carrowcashel0.8 kmArdkeeran1 kmArdcumber1 kmRoss1.4 kmOgham1.7 kmBellahascarva1.7 kmCooperhill1.7 kmArdvarney1.9 kmBehy1.9 kmRosmore1.9 kmTobernaglashy2 kmEmlagh2 kmRusheen2 kmArdneeskan2.1 kmKnockadoo2.1 kmCarrowkeel2.2 kmArdagh2.4 kmLisbanagher2.4 kmMurillyroe2.5 kmTawnagh2.7 kmWhitehill2.8 kmKinkillew2.8 kmCarrownspurraun2.8 kmCarrownagark2.8 kmDrumcolum2.9 kmKnocknacross2.9 kmCarrickcoola2.9 kmKnockaun2.9 kmDrumraine3 kmClooskirt3 kmDrumfin3.2 kmMullaghmore3.3 kmCoolbock3.4 kmKnockbreenagher3.4 kmCoola Cross Roads3.4 kmKingsbrook3.4 kmArdloy3.5 kmLissaneeny3.5 kmAghalenane3.7 kmSooey3.8 kmTurnalaydan3.8 kmDrumederalena3.8 kmBallynakill3.8 kmLackagh3.8 kmCloonagh3.9 kmCarrowreagh3.9 kmDoonsheheen3.9 kmKnockanarrow3.9 kmCloonlurg3.9 kmDrumshinnagh4.1 kmSrananagh4.1 kmLissycoyne4.1 kmCloonymeenaghan4.1 kmKnockroe4.2 kmCams4.4 kmCoolskeagh4.4 kmDrumdoney4.4 kmTurlaghyraun4.5 kmGlen4.5 kmAnnagh4.5 kmSheerevagh4.7 kmCloongad4.7 kmDoongelagh4.7 kmClooneen4.7 kmClogfin4.7 kmTunnagh4.7 kmRooghan4.8 kmCorlisheen4.8 kmKnockmoynagh4.9 kmAnnacarthy4.9 kmArdleebeg4.9 kmKnocknagroagh4.9 kmDowrea5 kmKillala5 kmRathmulpatrick5 kmKiltylough5 kmKilmorgan5.2 kmCappagh5.2 kmDrummacool5.2 kmSpotfield5.2 km
Riverstown from above
Around Riverstown31 places to see, do and reach nearby
River ErriffNature8.8 kmLough ArrowNature7.1 kmBallisodare RiverNature8.8 kmCaves of KeshNature8.9 kmBallygawley LoughNature9.8 kmOwenmore River (County Sligo)Nature8.7 kmAnnaghgowla IslandNature7.2 kmInishmoreNature8.0 kmCuilcaghMountain39 kmTruskmoreMountain27 kmTruskmore SE CairnMountain27 kmTievebaun MountainMountain30 kmSlieve AnierinMountain28 kmKnockalongyMountain25 kmCarrowkeel Megalithic CemeteryMonument8.8 kmBallinafad CastleMonument12 kmCreevelea FriaryMonument12 kmHeapstown CairnMonument5.1 kmBallymote CastleMonument9.5 kmCasheloreMonument8.8 kmGortlownan MotteMonument11 kmCarns CairnMonument14 kmCollooneyStation8.9 kmBallymoteStation9.5 kmSligo Mac DiarmadaStation17 kmSligoPlace16 kmBoylePlace19 kmStrandhillPlace20 kmCollooneyPlace8.5 kmBallysadarePlace12 kmTubbercurryPlace24 km
Getting to Riverstown
Ireland West Airport KnockNOC
37 kmDonegal AirportCFN
102 kmCity of Derry AirportLDY
129 kmCollooneyRailway station
8.9 kmBallymoteRailway station
9.5 kmSligo Mac DiarmadaRailway station
17 kmPlaces near Riverstown
Places with a climate like Riverstown
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Riverstown?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Riverstown.
What is the hottest month in Riverstown?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 19°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the coldest month in Riverstown?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C.
What is the rainiest month in Riverstown?
August is the wettest month with about 100 mm of precipitation on 23 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Riverstown?
The sea is warmest in August at about 16°C and coolest in February at about 8°C.