If you plan to visit Shannon in October, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +55°F during the day and approximately 1 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 20 rainy days in the month and around 102 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+55°F
Avg. max. temperature
+27°F
Min.
+70°F
Max.
102 mm
Total precipitation
87%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
1 ☀️
Sunny Days
10 ⛅️
Cloudy
20 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Shannon has OK weather in October.
Average temperature in Shannon in October
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Shannon for October based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +70°F during the day to a minimum of +36°F during the night, the temperature in October averages around +59°F.
The average maximum temperature goes down 26% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +64°F to +55°F.
Is Shannon warm or cold in October?
Shannon is typically mild in October.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +63°F to +55°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +50°F to +46°F.
Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.
Take a look at how October is compared to other months in Shannon:
Climate in Shannon in October
Shannon weather looks like this, on average, in October and the surrounding months.
September
October
November
Avg. temperature
+63°F
+55°F
+50°F
Min. temperature
+34°F
+27°F
+23°F
Max. temperature
+81°F
+70°F
+63°F
Rainfall
80 mm
102 mm
95 mm
Wind
3 m/s
4 m/s
4 m/s
Humidity
85%
87%
88%
Air pressure
1014 HPa
1010 HPa
1010 HPa
Sunny days
1
1
1
Cloudy days
10
10
9
Rainy days
19
20
20
Snowy days
0
0
0
October weather is still as ok as in September.It’s getting colder in October. From +63°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +55°F.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 80 mm to 102 mm.Humidity rises from 85% to 87%.Winds are stronger in comparison to September, going up from 3 m/s to 4 m/s on average.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 1 sunny days during the month.
November brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Shannon in October based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 6 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Shannon is gradually decreasing during October, going from 4 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during October in Shannon based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 71% chance of rain on an average day in October, with total rainfall of approximately 133 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 21 mm, which is considered light rain.October is a pretty wet month with over 22 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
October is one of the rainiest months in Shannon, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Shannon wettest month is December, where a typical day has a 61% chance of precipitation and 102 mm of rainfall per day. April, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 63% chance of precipitation and 68 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last October in Shannon?
This is the weather in Shannon in October 2023:
1 October
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+64°F
2 October
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+59°F
3 October
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+60°F
4 October
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+62°F
5 October
🌧️
+64°F
6 October
☁️
+66°F
7 October
☀️
+69°F
8 October
☀️
+70°F
9 October
🌫️
+71°F
10 October
☁️
+66°F
11 October
🌧️
+58°F
12 October
☁️
+53°F
13 October
☁️
+55°F
14 October
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+51°F
15 October
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+50°F
16 October
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+54°F
17 October
🌧️
+52°F
18 October
🌧️
+56°F
19 October
🌧️
+63°F
20 October
🌧️
+58°F
21 October
☁️
+51°F
22 October
☁️
+56°F
23 October
🌧️
+54°F
24 October
☁️
+54°F
25 October
🌫️
+52°F
26 October
☁️
+58°F
27 October
☁️
+56°F
28 October
☁️
+56°F
29 October
☁️
+52°F
30 October
🌧️
+55°F
31 October
🌧️
+55°F
In October 2023 Shannon had 3 sunny days, 17 cloudy days, and 9 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +59°F, with an absolute maximum of +70°F and a minimum of +50°F. The average humidity was 89%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 61%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 10 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in October?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Shannon climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Shannon in October has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1979 (+53°F) and the highest in 2023 (+57°F). The driest year was 2001 with only 746 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2009 with 1263 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Shannon in October:
Is October a good time to visit Shannon?
It’s always a good time to visit Shannon, but the weather is changeable in October, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Shannon in October?
October has mild temperatures in Shannon. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!
Is Shannon rainy in October?
Shannon is often rainy in October. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Shannon in October?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Shannon in October, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
Other cities in Ireland
Check out the weather for other cities in Ireland.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Shannon, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.