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Ireland in October

A solid time to go

Samhain, the ancient Celtic new year and origin of Halloween, is celebrated at Tlachtga in Meath.

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Daytime high

14°C

57°F

Overnight low

7°C

45°F

Rainfall

75 mm

moderate

Crowd levels

medium

manageable

Prices

medium

shoulder

What to expect in Ireland in October

October brings cool weather to Ireland, with daytime highs around 14°C (57°F) and overnight lows near 7°C (45°F). Skies are typically dry with occasional showers, with about 75 mm of rainfall on average. Samhain, the ancient Celtic new year and origin of Halloween, is celebrated at Tlachtga in Meath..

Crowds are manageable in October — busy in popular areas but not overwhelming. Prices sit in the shoulder-season range — not the cheapest, but well off peak. Peak season runs June–August, for context.

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