October weather forecastMalin Head, Ireland

October

Weather in October

The onset of October sparks the true essence of Autumn in Malin Head, with the weather taking noticeable shifts towards colder temperatures. Seemingly relentless, the rainfall accelerates once again, peaking at around 118mm (4.65"). The increased precipitation - both a reflection and a contributor - to the spiralling cold marks this month's distinctive weather characteristics. A significantly reduced allotment of daylight echoes through the city, supplying fewer ways for temperature elevation. The luscious greenery of Malin Head, now basked in the warmth of the Autumn sun, slowly starts to transition into hues of orange and red.

Temperature

During October, the average high-temperature is a still moderate 13°C (55.4°F), maintaining a close resemblance to that of the preceding month. During October, Malin Head's nighttime temperatures demonstrate a subtle cooling from daytime highs, stabilizing at a frosty 8.5°C (47.3°F).

Humidity

In October, the average relative humidity in Malin Head is 77.6%.

Rainfall

October is the month with the most rainfall in Malin Head. Rain falls for 21 days and accumulates 118mm (4.65") of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Malin Head, snow does not fall in June through October.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day in Malin Head is 10h and 27min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 7:04 pm IST. On the last day of October, in Malin Head, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 4:52 pm GMT.
Note: On Sunday, 27. October 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from IST to GMT. Daylight Saving Time lasts until Sunday, 30. March 2025, at 1:00 am; consequently, the time zone reverts from GMT to IST.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine in Malin Head is 2.6h.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature in Malin Head during October is 13°C (55.4°F) and the low-temperature is 8.5°C (47.3°F).

In Malin Head, Ireland, the average relative humidity in October is 77.6%.

The month with the most rainfall in Malin Head is October, when the rain falls for 21 days and typically aggregates up to 118mm (4.65") of precipitation.

In Malin Head, during October, the rain falls for 21 days and regularly aggregates up to 118mm (4.65") of precipitation.

In Malin Head, snow does not fall in June through October.

In Malin Head, Ireland, in October, it doesn't snow. In November, it regularly snows.

The average day length in October is 10h and 27min.

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 7:04 pm IST. On the last day of the month, in Malin Head, Ireland, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 4:52 pm GMT.

On Sunday, 27. October 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Malin Head, and the time zone changes from IST to GMT. DST ends on Sunday, 30. March 2025, at 1:00 am.

In Malin Head, the average sunshine duration in October is 2.6h.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
Average humidity
Average rainfall
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average sunshine

Average temperature in October
Malin Head, Ireland

  • Average high temperature in October: 13°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (17°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and February (8.1°C).

  • Average low temperature in October: 8.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (12.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (3.5°C).

Average humidity in October
Malin Head, Ireland

  • Average humidity in October: 77.6%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (81.3%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (75.7%).

Average rainfall in October
Malin Head, Ireland

  • Average rainfall in October: 118.4mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (118.4mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is May (56.9mm).

Average rainfall days in October
Malin Head, Ireland

  • Average rainfall days in October: 21 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (22 days).
The months with the least rainy days are April, May and June (16 days).

Average snowfall days in October
Malin Head, Ireland

  • Average snowfall days in October: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Malin Head, Ireland

  • Average daylight in October: 10h and 24min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 17h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 2h and 36min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 6h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 1h and 6min).