Wild Atlantic Way · AutumnMonth summary
Wild Atlantic Way weather in October
⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
10°C – 14°C
🌧 Rainy days
65% of days
☀️ Sunshine
6.5h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Autumn
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
4.0/10
📅 📅 Best month
May (7.0/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Wild Atlantic Way in October?
⚠️ Fair
✅ Yes if: you prefer off-season travel with reduced prices and very few tourists.
❌ No if: you want to avoid rain — more than half the days are rainy.
Our take: Wild Atlantic Way in October: 65% rain, 6.5h of sunshine. Better to wait for May.
By trip type
Wild Atlantic Way in October by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ⚠️ Possible
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ❌ Not recommended
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ❌ Not recommended
- 💰 💰 Budget : 🌿 Shoulder
Local context
What to expect in October
🎯 Winter swell — more powerful waves, ideal for experienced surfers Autumn marks the end of peak season in Wild Atlantic Way. Temperatures drop (14°C) and rain returns (65% of days). With 65% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned.
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| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌦️ January | 5°C | 9°C | 64% | 5.2 | 4.0h | 1.5/10 |
| 🌧️ February | 5°C | 10°C | 69% | 5.6 | 5.1h | 1.7/10 |
| 🌦️ March | 5°C | 10°C | 56% | 4.5 | 7.3h | 3.9/10 |
| 🌦️ April | 7°C | 12°C | 51% | 2.7 | 11.0h | 5.0/10 |
| 🌦️ May | 10°C | 15°C | 47% | 2.8 | 12.6h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌧️ June | 12°C | 16°C | 65% | 4.0 | 11.6h | 5.6/10 |
| 🌧️ July | 13°C | 17°C | 68% | 5.0 | 10.9h | 5.4/10 |
| 🌧️ August | 14°C | 17°C | 73% | 5.7 | 10.4h | 4.9/10 |
| 🌧️ September | 12°C | 16°C | 65% | 5.4 | 8.7h | 4.6/10 |
| 🌧️ October | 10°C | 14°C | 65% | 5.8 | 6.5h | 4.0/10 |
| 🌧️ November | 8°C | 11°C | 66% | 5.9 | 4.2h | 1.9/10 |
| 🌧️ December | 6°C | 10°C | 67% | 6.1 | 3.0h | 1.3/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In October, Wild Atlantic Way averages 14°C, 65% rainy days and 6.5h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 4.0/10.
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Comparison
October vs May (best month)
The best month is May (score 7.0/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +1°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -18%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +6.1h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Wild Atlantic Way in October
Is October a good time to visit Wild Atlantic Way?
October is not recommended for Wild Atlantic Way (score 4.0/10). With 65% rainy days and 6.5h of sunshine, consider May (7.0/10) instead.
Does it rain a lot in Wild Atlantic Way in October?
Yes, 65% of days see rain in October. Plan some indoor activities as backup.
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