Climate Insights for Ennis
County Clare, Ennis Municipal District, Ireland
Climate Overview
The climate in Ennis is temperate. The average annual temperature is 11°C and approximately 1,112 mm of precipitation falls per year. Ennis receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Ennis is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, March, February, when temperatures can drop to 4°C. Light snow can occur between January and November.The climate in Ennis is temperate. The average annual temperature is 51°F and approximately 43.8 in of precipitation falls per year. Ennis receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Ennis is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, March, February, when temperatures can drop to 38°F. Light snow can occur between January and November.
Temperature
Ennis sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 4°C to 19°C. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 19°C with a mean of 16°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 4°C and an average of 6°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.Ennis sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 38°F to 66°F. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 66°F with a mean of 60°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 38°F and an average of 43°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 11°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 5°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Ennis is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1,112 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 93 mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 109 mm of rainfall. December and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 65 mm. That's 45 mm less than October, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Light snowfall can occur between January and November, totalling around 10cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 3cm.Ennis is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 43.8 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.7 in per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 4.3 in of rainfall. December and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 2.6 in. That's 1.8 in less than October, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Light snowfall can occur between January and November, totalling around 4in annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 1in.
Wind
Ennis is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 14km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 18km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 12km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 6km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 17km/h in winter, 14km/h in spring, 13km/h in summer, 14km/h in autumn.Ennis is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 9mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 11mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 8mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 10mph in winter, 8mph in spring, 8mph in summer, 9mph in autumn.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Ennis is during July, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 16°C with modest rainfall averaging 79 mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 4°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.The best time to visit Ennis is during July, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 60°F with modest rainfall averaging 3.1 in per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 38°F. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Ennis based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Ennis based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in inches (in) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.