Best time to visit Sligo

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When is the best time to visit Sligo?

The best time to visit Sligo is June, July and August based on the following average weather conditions.

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Max Day Temperature (°C)

  • 7°C maximum daytime temperature in January in Sligo7
    Jan
  • 7°C maximum daytime temperature in February in Sligo7
    Feb
  • 9°C maximum daytime temperature in March in Sligo9
    Mar
  • 12°C maximum daytime temperature in April in Sligo12
    Apr
  • 14°C maximum daytime temperature in May in Sligo14
    May
  • 17°C maximum daytime temperature in June in Sligo17
    Jun
  • 18°C maximum daytime temperature in July in Sligo18
    Jul
  • 18°C maximum daytime temperature in August in Sligo18
    Aug
  • 16°C maximum daytime temperature in September in Sligo16
    Sep
  • 13°C maximum daytime temperature in October in Sligo13
    Oct
  • 9°C maximum daytime temperature in November in Sligo9
    Nov
  • 8°C maximum daytime temperature in December in Sligo8
    Dec

Hours of Sunshine (daily)

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Which is the hottest month in Sligo?

The hottest time of year in Sligo is normally July. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 18°C.

Which month has the most rain in Sligo?

In terms of rainfall, December is usually the wettest month in Sligo with 141mm on average. There are normally 23 days in December with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Sligo?

The sunniest time of year in Sligo is normally April with bright sunshine on average for 33% of daylight hours; that's 5 hours of sunshine per day.

When is the sea warmest in Sligo?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Sligo in August when the water temperature reaches 16°C.

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The weather guide for Ireland (Sligo) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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