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Lough Ramor

Lake

Lough Ramor lies by the town of Virginia in County Cavan and appeals to anglers, rowers and walkers; expect reedbeds, small islands and local boat activity in a mostly rural setting.

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Lough Ramor essentials

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

Lough Ramor at a Glance

Things to Do
When to Go

Best Time to Visit Lough Ramor

Summer is most comfortable for water activities; spring and autumn offer good wildlife viewing.

Summer
June-August · 14-22°C (57-72°F)
Good for boating, swimming in safe, designated spots and lakeside walks.
Spring/Autumn
April-May and September-October · 8-16°C (46-61°F)
Quieter seasons with good bird activity and comfortable walking temperatures.

Weather & Climate near Lough Ramor

Climate

Lough Ramor'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 (1198 mm/year), wettest in December.

Air Quality: AQI 31 Good
Best Time to Visit
JuneSeptemberJuly
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
26°
Warmest Month
-6°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Poor 2° - 7° 1° 128 mm overcast 95% 3.9 m/s 0.0 low 7.9h
February Poor 2° - 8° 2° 103 mm overcast 94% 3.9 m/s 0.2 low 9.6h
March Acceptable 3° - 10° 3° 100 mm overcast 91% 4.0 m/s 0.4 low 11.7h
April Acceptable 4° - 12° 6° 68 mm overcast 87% 3.4 m/s 0.8 moderate 13.8h
May Acceptable 6° - 15° 11° 72 mm overcast 85% 3.2 m/s 1.2 high 15.7h
June Good 9° - 17° 13° 72 mm overcast 84% 3.0 m/s 1.5 high 16.7h
July Good 11° - 19° 15° 74 mm overcast 85% 2.9 m/s 1.3 high 16.2h
August Acceptable 11° - 19° 15° 99 mm overcast 87% 2.8 m/s 1.1 high 14.6h
September Good 9° - 16° 13° 99 mm overcast 89% 3.0 m/s 0.7 moderate 12.5h
October Poor 7° - 13° 8° 126 mm overcast 92% 3.3 m/s 0.3 low 10.4h
November Poor 4° - 10° 4° 128 mm overcast 95% 3.4 m/s 0.1 low 8.4h
December Poor 3° - 8° 2° 129 mm overcast 96% 3.6 m/s 0.0 low 7.3h
Getting There & Around

How to Get to Lough Ramor

Lough Ramor is a short drive from the market town of Virginia in County Cavan. Local roads connect the town to lakeside parking and walking trails; Virginia train and bus services link to larger Irish transport hubs.

Tips for Visiting Lough Ramor

  • Walk the lakeshore path from Virginia for the best variety of views and to see the submerged crannog remains at low water.
  • Birdwatching is best in early morning; look for waders and migrant ducks in spring and autumn.
  • Combine Lough Ramor with a visit to nearby Ráth Croghan sites for broader historical context.