Lough OughterLough Oughter at a Glance
Tips for Visiting Lough Oughter
- Use Killykeen Forest Park as your primary access point - the park has car parks, marked trails and boat/canoe launch facilities and is the usual base for exploring the islands and wetlands of Lough Oughter.
- See the lake by boat where possible: many of the most interesting features are the scattered islands and archaeological crannogs that are best appreciated from the water, and there are local boat hire and guided-trip options from the Killykeen area.
- Visit midweek or earlier in the morning to avoid weekend anglers and picnic crowds at the main car parks, and check with the Forest Park for any seasonal water-level or access advisories before setting out.
When to Go
Best Time to Visit Lough Oughter
The best time to visit Lough Oughter is spring or autumn for bird migration and milder conditions, with summer good for boating.
Spring & Autumn (best for birdwatching)
March-May and September-November · ~5-15°C
Milder temperatures and migration periods make these seasons good for birdwatching and boating.
Summer (warmer, busier)
June-August · ~12-20°C
Warmer weather and more recreational boating; pleasant for exploring the lough and islands.
Weather & Climate near Lough Oughter
Climate
Lough Oughter'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 (1077 mm/year), wettest in January.
Air Quality:
AQI 31
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° | 2° | 117 mm | overcast | 95% | 4.1 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.9h |
| February | Poor | 2° - 8° | 2° | 77 mm | overcast | 94% | 4.1 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.6h |
| March | Acceptable | 3° - 10° | 4° | 83 mm | overcast | 91% | 4.2 m/s | 0.4 low | 11.7h |
| April | Acceptable | 5° - 12° | 6° | 62 mm | overcast | 87% | 3.5 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 13.8h |
| May | Acceptable | 7° - 15° | 11° | 71 mm | overcast | 85% | 3.3 m/s | 1.2 high | 15.7h |
| June | Good | 10° - 17° | 13° | 67 mm | overcast | 84% | 3.1 m/s | 1.5 high | 16.7h |
| July | Good | 12° - 19° | 15° | 67 mm | overcast | 86% | 3.0 m/s | 1.3 high | 16.2h |
| August | Acceptable | 11° - 19° | 15° | 95 mm | overcast | 87% | 2.9 m/s | 1.1 high | 14.6h |
| September | Good | 9° - 16° | 13° | 96 mm | overcast | 89% | 3.2 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 12.5h |
| October | Acceptable | 7° - 13° | 8° | 115 mm | overcast | 92% | 3.5 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.4h |
| November | Acceptable | 4° - 10° | 4° | 117 mm | overcast | 95% | 3.6 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.4h |
| December | Poor | 3° - 8° | 3° | 110 mm | overcast | 96% | 3.8 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.3h |