Late autumn · Weather & things to do
Connemara in November
Connemara cools off: highs slip to 51°F (11°C), from 56°F in October, with lows of 47°F (8°C) and about 5.9 in (151 mm) of rain.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 46/100, 9th of 12.
- Avg high
- 51°F (11°C)
- Avg low
- 47°F (8°C)
- Rain
- 5.9 in (151 mm)
- Humidity
- 86%
- Cloud cover
- 88%
- Daylight
- ~8 h 16 min
- Comfort score
- 46/100 · Fair
What November feels like
Afternoons only reach about 51°F (11°C), so plan on a warm jacket.
Nights cool to an average low of 47°F (8°C).
Expect regular rain: about 5.9 in (151 mm) falls in the month.
Expect plenty of overcast days, with cloud cover near 88%.
It's breezy, with average winds near 14 mph (6.1 m/s) at ground level.
Only about 8 h 16 min of daylight means early sunsets.
Plan around November
November sits mid-table; the best months are May – September.
- Start of the wettest three-month stretch (November – January), which brings about 17.6 in (446 mm) in total.
- Comfort slips from 58/100 in October to 46/100.
- Our Dublin to the Wild Atlantic Way route recommends May – Sep, so November falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for November
- Insulated jackethighs only 51°F
- Rain jacket and waterproof shoesfrequent rain
- Windproof shellaverage wind 14 mph
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Connemara in November
With 5.9 in of rain, these picks lean toward food, drink and places with a roof, with outdoor options when the weather breaks.
Guys Seafood Bar
Busy pub kitchen for chowder, crab claws and mussels.
Why now A sit-down stop to wait out showers in a month with 5.9 in of rain.
Mitchell's Restaurant
Seafood restaurant with open fires; fish arrives daily from local boats.
Why now Easy to slot in when November's rain moves in.
Lowry's Bar
Music and whiskey bar with a long Irish whiskey list and trad sessions.
Why now Keeps part of the day dry on wetter November days.
Kylemore Abbey
Lakeside castle-style abbey with a Victorian walled garden.
Connemara National Park
Moorland park with free trails; Diamond Hill gives views to the islands.
Nearby in November
- Doolin & the Cliffs of Moher in November~42 mi · highs 51°F, 5.9 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Galway in November~42 mi · highs 50°F, 4.6 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, drier
- Dublin in November~155 mi · highs 51°F, 4.2 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, drier
- Fort William in November~301 mi · highs 47°F, 6.6 in rain · 3°C (5°F) cooler by day, wetter
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Connemara in November: quick answers
Is November a good time to visit Connemara?
It's middling, scoring 46/100. The best months are May – September, at up to 69. Expect highs of 51°F (11°C) and 5.9 in (151 mm) of rain. Our Dublin to the Wild Atlantic Way route recommends May – Sep, so November is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Connemara in November?
Average highs are 51°F (11°C) and average lows 47°F (8°C), making it the 5th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Connemara in November?
Yes: about 5.9 in (151 mm) of rain falls across November on average, the 2nd-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 55.1 in (1400 mm).
What should I pack for Connemara in November?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 51°F), rain jacket and waterproof shoes (frequent rain), windproof shell (average wind 14 mph) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
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