Climate Insights for Wexford
County Wexford, The Borough District of Wexford, Ireland
Climate Overview
The climate in Wexford is temperate. The average annual temperature is 11°C and approximately 1,056 mm of precipitation falls per year. Wexford receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Wexford is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are January, February, March, when temperatures can drop to 6°C. Light snow can occur between February and March.The climate in Wexford is temperate. The average annual temperature is 53°F and approximately 41.6 in of precipitation falls per year. Wexford receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Wexford is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are January, February, March, when temperatures can drop to 44°F. Light snow can occur between February and March.
Temperature
Wexford sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 6°C to 17°C. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 17°C with a mean of 16°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 6°C and an average of 8°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 2°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.Wexford has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 18°F range. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 62°F with a mean of 61°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 44°F and an average of 46°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 5°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Wexford is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1,056 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 88 mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 126 mm of rainfall. December and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 51 mm. That's 75 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 February and March, totalling around 7cm annually. March is the snowiest month with approximately 5cm.Wexford is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 41.6 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.5 in per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 5 in of rainfall. December and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 2 in. That's 3 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 February and March, totalling around 3in annually. March is the snowiest month with approximately 2in.
Wind
Wexford is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 25km/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 31km/h, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 19km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 12km/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 29km/h in winter, 23km/h in spring, 21km/h in summer, 26km/h in autumn.Wexford is very windy, with an average annual wind speed of 15mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 19mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 12mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 7mph 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 18mph in winter, 14mph in spring, 13mph in summer, 16mph in autumn.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Wexford is during July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 16°C with modest rainfall averaging 69 mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 6°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Wexford is during July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 60°F with modest rainfall averaging 2.7 in per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 44°F. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Wexford 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 Wexford 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.