Ireland weather in November
Ireland in November averages 8°C (46°F), 82 mm of rain and 1.8 hours of sun a day.
Of the twelve months in Ireland, November is the fifth coldest, the third wettest and the third dullest.

- Average temp
- 8°C (46°F)
4–11°C · 40–51°F
- Rainfall
- 82 mm
Showers likely
- Sunshine
- 1.8 h
hours per day
- Wind
- 18 km/h
What is Ireland like in November?
Daytime
Days are cool.
Rain
Some rain is likely; pack for showers.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What should I pack for Ireland in November?
A light rain jacket
About 82 mm falls this month — showers rather than washouts.
A warm mid-layer
Nights drop to around 4°C (40°F).
November compared with October and December
November in Ireland is 2.5°C cooler than October and 13 mm drier than it, which averages 10°C (50°F).
November in Ireland is 1.9°C warmer than December and about as wet as it, which averages 6°C (42°F).
Daylight in Ireland in November
On 15 November the sun is up for 8 hours 36 minutes in Ireland, rising about 07:59 and setting about 16:35 local time.
November ends 1 hour 33 minutes shorter than it begins, so the last week of the month is a different length of day from the first.
That is 8 hours 24 minutes short of June, the longest-lit month here.
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Ireland weather by month
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How November compares with the rest of the year
November is highlighted. Every other month links to its own page.
| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 6°C / 42°F | 82 mm |
| February | 6°C / 42°F | 63 mm |
| March | 7°C / 45°F | 60 mm |
| April | 9°C / 47°F | 69 mm |
| May | 11°C / 52°F | 56 mm |
| June | 14°C / 57°F | 70 mm |
| July | 15°C / 60°F | 59 mm |
| August | 15°C / 60°F | 70 mm |
| September | 13°C / 56°F | 65 mm |
| October | 10°C / 50°F | 96 mm |
| November | 8°C / 46°F | 82 mm |
| December | 6°C / 42°F | 80 mm |
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FAQs about Ireland in November
November climate averages for Ireland, 1991–2020.
Ireland averages 8°C (46°F) in November, ranging from about 4°C (40°F) at night to 11°C (51°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Some. About 82 mm falls across November, enough to need a light jacket but not enough to reshape a trip.
Yes. November averages 8°C (46°F) against 6°C (42°F) in December — 1.9°C warmer.
November is 2.5°C cooler than October, and 13 mm drier.
It is outside the easiest window. The most comfortable stretch here is May to October; November sits outside it, which usually means more heat, more rain, or both — worth it if you would rather have the place to yourself.
About 1.8 hours of sun a day on the 1991–2020 average, so daylight is short on useful sun.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what November is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 8 hours 36 minutes of daylight in mid-November, against 17 hours in June and 7 hours 31 minutes in December.
On 15 November, sunrise is about 07:59 and sunset about 16:35 local time. Both shift across the month — the month ends 1 hour 33 minutes shorter than it starts.






