Munster, Ireland
Whitegate
Whitegate is a village in Munster, Ireland, close to the sea. It has a population of about 1,154. The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.
Now12°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population1,154
Local time17:31
51.83° N, 8.23° WElevation 42 mUTC+1 · Irish Standard Time
October: high / low14° / 9°
Rain this month121mm
Sea this month14°
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Whitegate at a glance
Sunrise · sunset08:13 · 18:2210 h 09 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon97% · Moonrise 16:33Northern lights tonightUnlikely tonightKp needed: 6.5Next holiday26 OctoberOctober Bank HolidayNext 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 month5°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthDecember
116 mm of rain
Driest monthApril
70 mm of rain
Warmest sea17°C
August
Monuments nearby3+
within 8.5 km
Weather in Whitegate
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
12°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 42 km/h · humidity 67%
Today24 Oct16°10°16.6 mm
Sun25 Oct13°9°
Mon26 Oct16°11°9.3 mm
Tue27 Oct15°10°0.5 mm
Wed28 Oct15°11°
Thu29 Oct15°12°0.5 mm
Fri30 Oct15°12°1.5 mm
Sat31 Oct15°10°10.8 mm
Sun1 Nov11°6°
Mon2 Nov11°6°
When to go to Whitegate
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 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 34 | 45 | 57 | 61 | 61 | 57 | 40 | 24 | 16 |
| High | 9° | 9° | 10° | 12° | 15° | 17° | 19° | 18° | 17° | 14° | 11° | 10° |
| Low | 5° | 4° | 5° | 6° | 9° | 11° | 13° | 13° | 11° | 9° | 7° | 5° |
| Rain (mm) | 113 | 84 | 88 | 70 | 77 | 77 | 75 | 87 | 89 | 121 | 108 | 116 |
| Wet days | 18 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 18 |
| Sea | 10° | 9° | 9° | 10° | 12° | 14° | 16° | 17° | 16° | 14° | 12° | 11° |
What's on in Whitegate
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Whitegate
Outdoors around Whitegate
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
The BenchViewpoints
0.7 kmPiper's AmusementsTheme parks
0.7 kmCork Golf ClubGolf courses
1.4 kmFota Wildlife ParkZoos
1.6 kmJasmine Villa Caravan and CampingCamp sites
1.7 kmMonkstown Golf ClubGolf courses
2.1 kmNature around Whitegate
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Ireland seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Whitegate
Earthquakes around Whitegate
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Towns and villages around Whitegate
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Aghada1.5 kmFarsid2.5 kmRostellan3.1 kmBallinrostig3.3 kmWalterstown3.7 kmBallymore3.9 kmInch4.3 kmBarrykilla4.5 kmBelgrove4.5 kmGyleen4.7 kmEast Grove4.7 kmWhitewell4.9 kmCóbh5 kmChurchbay5.3 kmRosslague5.5 kmLahard5.6 kmSaleen5.7 kmLurrig5.9 kmBallynacrusha Cross Roads5.9 kmBallymacandrick5.9 kmRingaskiddy6 kmCrosshaven6.1 kmRathcoursey6.1 kmBallybranagan6.1 kmLoughbeg6.1 kmRushbrooke6.4 kmShanahee6.7 kmBallyvodock6.7 kmLissanisky6.9 kmBallinluska7 kmMyrtleville7.1 kmFountainstown7.1 kmBallyleary7.1 kmBelvelly7.7 kmMonkstown8 kmCloyne8.1 kmCarrigaloe8.2 kmPassage West8.5 kmBallinacurra8.5 kmStatty Bridge8.6 kmBallycroneen8.7 kmShanbally8.8 kmCarrigtwohill9 kmKnockacrump9.1 kmHorsehead9.3 kmRockenham9.7 kmGlenbrook9.9 kmMidleton10 kmKilbeg10 kmGreenville10 kmChurchtown10 kmClashavodig10 kmCarrigshane10 kmGlounthaune10 kmAvoncore11 kmThade’s Cross Roads11 kmMeelshane11 kmCarrigogna Bridge11 kmRochestown11 kmOld Courth11 kmFlaxfort11 kmLittle Island Roads11 kmChurchtown12 kmCarrigaline12 kmKilleen12 kmWoodville12 kmBallyandreen12 kmMinane Bridge12 kmBallintotes12 kmBalliarea Cross13 kmGlounthaune13 kmGortnacrue13 kmRavenswood13 kmCaherlag13 kmLoughane13 kmBroadale13 kmBallybraher13 kmMonagurra13 kmDunsland13 kmBallyfoyle14 km
Whitegate from above
Around Whitegate22 places to see, do and reach nearby
Lough MahonNature11 kmWomanagh RiverNature11 kmLeeNature23 kmRiver OwenabueNature16 kmSpike IslandNature3.8 kmHaulbowlineNature5.0 kmGreat IslandNature4.7 kmFota IslandNature9.0 kmSpike IslandMonument3.8 kmBarryscourt CastleMonument8.5 kmCamden Fort MeagherMonument4.2 kmCobhStation5.3 kmRushbrookeStation6.7 kmCarrigaloeStation7.8 kmSpike Island FerryFerry port4.9 kmPort of CorkFerry port6.3 kmCorkPlace18 kmCóbhPlace5.0 kmCarrigtwohillPlace8.9 kmGlanmirePlace15 kmCarrigalinePlace12 kmKinsalePlace25 km
Getting to Whitegate
Cork International AirportORK
18 kmKerry AirportKIR
97 kmShannon AirportSNN
108 kmCobhRailway station
5.3 kmRushbrookeRailway station
6.7 kmCarrigaloeRailway station
7.8 kmSpike Island FerryFerry port
4.9 kmPort of CorkBoulogne-sur-Mer · Gare Maritime
6.3 kmPlaces near Whitegate
Places with a climate like Whitegate
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Whitegate?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Whitegate.
What is the hottest month in Whitegate?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 19°C and lows of 13°C.
What is the coldest month in Whitegate?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 9°C and lows of 5°C.
What is the rainiest month in Whitegate?
December is the wettest month with about 116 mm of precipitation on 18 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Whitegate?
The sea is warmest in August at about 17°C and coolest in March at about 9°C.