Climate Insights for Foxford

Mayo County, Connacht, Ireland

Hottest
August
18°C peak
Coldest
January
3°C low
Wettest
August
121mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Foxford is cool. The average annual temperature is 10°C and approximately 1180mm of precipitation falls per year. Foxford receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Foxford is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are January, February, March, when temperatures can drop to 3°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Temperature

0° 5° 10° 15° 20° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 8° Average: 6° Min: 3° Feb Max: 8° Average: 6° Min: 4° Mar Max: 10° Average: 7° Min: 4° Apr Max: 12° Average: 9° Min: 5° May Max: 15° Average: 12° Min: 8° Jun Max: 17° Average: 14° Min: 10° Jul Max: 18° Average: 15° Min: 12° Aug Max: 18° Average: 15° Min: 12° Sep Max: 16° Average: 13° Min: 10° Oct Max: 13° Average: 11° Min: 8° Nov Max: 10° Average: 8° Min: 5° Dec Max: 8° Average: 6° Min: 4°
Max
Average
Min

Foxford sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 3°C to 18°C. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 18°C with a mean of 15°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 3°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.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm 125mm 150mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 92mm Snow: 4mm Feb Precipitation: 109mm Snow: 7mm Mar Precipitation: 101mm Snow: 2mm Apr Precipitation: 75mm Snow: 0mm May Precipitation: 75mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 94mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 97mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 121mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 96mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 119mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 97mm Snow: 2mm Dec Precipitation: 103mm Snow: 3mm
Precipitation
Snow

Foxford is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1180mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 98mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 121mm of rainfall. October and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 75mm. That's 46mm less than August, 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 December, totalling around 18cm annually. February is the snowiest month with approximately 7cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 16km/h Feb Wind Speed: 19km/h Mar Wind Speed: 16km/h Apr Wind Speed: 14km/h May Wind Speed: 13km/h Jun Wind Speed: 14km/h Jul Wind Speed: 13km/h Aug Wind Speed: 14km/h Sep Wind Speed: 14km/h Oct Wind Speed: 16km/h Nov Wind Speed: 15km/h Dec Wind Speed: 17km/h
Wind Speed

Foxford is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 15km/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 19km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 13km/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, 14km/h in summer, 15km/h in autumn.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

87 days until Winter

It is currently autumn in Foxford, which began on September 23, 2026. Foxford is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in August at around 18°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 3°C. Winter is next, beginning on December 21, 2026 (87 days from now).

Spring

Temperatures range from 4 to 15°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 251mm for the season, averaging 84mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 14km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 10 to 18°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 312mm across the season with a monthly average of 104mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 14km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 5 to 16°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 313mm across the season with a monthly average of 104mm. Winds are moderate at around 15km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 3 to 8°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 304mm across the season with a monthly average of 101mm. Expect around 13cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are moderate at around 17km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Foxford 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
3 °C
8 °C
16 km/h
92 mm
4 cm
Feb
4 °C
8 °C
19 km/h
109 mm
7 cm
Mar
4 °C
10 °C
16 km/h
101 mm
2 cm
Apr
5 °C
12 °C
14 km/h
75 mm
0 cm
May
8 °C
15 °C
13 km/h
75 mm
0 cm
Jun
10 °C
17 °C
14 km/h
94 mm
0 cm
Jul
12 °C
18 °C
13 km/h
97 mm
0 cm
Aug
12 °C
18 °C
14 km/h
121 mm
0 cm
Sep Current
10 °C
16 °C
14 km/h
96 mm
0 cm
Oct
8 °C
13 °C
16 km/h
119 mm
0 cm
Nov
5 °C
10 °C
15 km/h
97 mm
2 cm
Dec
4 °C
8 °C
17 km/h
103 mm
3 cm
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