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Lough Derravaragh

Lake

Set near Mullingar, Lough Derravaragh carries the Children of Lir legend and draws sailors and anglers to its reed-fringed shores and small islands; local boat hire and lakeside walks are common.

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Lough Derravaragh essentials

Country: Ireland
Driest months: Apr-Jun
Pay in: Euro (€)
Language: English

Lough Derravaragh at a Glance

Things to Do
When to Go

Best Time to Visit Lough Derravaragh

Summer and shoulder seasons are ideal; winter is quiet and sometimes windswept.

Summer
June-August · 12-22°C (54-72°F)
Good for lakeside walks and boating; warmest weather for Irish inland lakes.
Spring/Autumn
April-May and September-October · 8-16°C (46-61°F)
Quieter and great for birdwatching; mornings can be foggy.

Weather & Climate near Lough Derravaragh

Climate

Lough Derravaragh's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 2°C to 19°C. Abundant rainfall (1070 mm/year), wettest in December.

Air Quality: AQI 29 Good
Best Time to Visit
JuneJulySeptember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
27°
Warmest Month
-7°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Poor 2° - 7° 1° 113 mm overcast 95% 4.4 m/s 0.0 low 7.9h
February Poor 2° - 8° 1° 87 mm overcast 94% 4.3 m/s 0.2 low 9.6h
March Acceptable 3° - 9° 3° 89 mm overcast 91% 4.3 m/s 0.4 low 11.7h
April Acceptable 4° - 12° 6° 65 mm overcast 87% 3.7 m/s 0.8 moderate 13.8h
May Acceptable 7° - 15° 11° 64 mm overcast 84% 3.4 m/s 1.2 high 15.7h
June Good 9° - 17° 13° 71 mm overcast 83% 3.2 m/s 1.5 high 16.7h
July Good 11° - 19° 15° 67 mm overcast 85% 3.1 m/s 1.3 high 16.2h
August Good 11° - 19° 15° 88 mm overcast 86% 3.0 m/s 1.1 high 14.6h
September Good 9° - 16° 13° 86 mm overcast 88% 3.3 m/s 0.7 moderate 12.5h
October Acceptable 7° - 13° 8° 109 mm overcast 92% 3.7 m/s 0.3 low 10.4h
November Acceptable 4° - 10° 4° 114 mm overcast 95% 3.8 m/s 0.1 low 8.4h
December Poor 3° - 8° 2° 117 mm overcast 96% 4.1 m/s 0.0 low 7.3h
Getting There & Around

How to Get to Lough Derravaragh

Lough Derravaragh is near the town of Castlepollard in County Westmeath and is reached via local county roads. The lake is a short drive from the N4 and N52 arteries that serve central Ireland; local signage points to car parks and access paths.

Tips for Visiting Lough Derravaragh

  • Walk the trail to Lough Derravaragh from the village of Castlepollard for the best lakeside experience.
  • Look for the lilies and marsh scoter in summer mornings - birdlife can be surprisingly abundant.
  • The lake features in local myth (the Children of Lir) - ask a guide or local for storytelling contexts."