Moyry Castle

Ruins Medieval border castle overlooking Newry Gap

Perched near the Moyry Pass, Moyry Castle is a small stone fortification visited for its ruinous towers and views over the surrounding countryside and historic road links to Newry.

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Moyry Castle
54.0686, -6.3850
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Weather & Climate near Moyry Castle #

Climate

Moyry Castle's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 1°C to 19°C. Abundant rainfall (1337 mm/year), wettest in January.

Best Time to Visit
JulyJuneAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
24°
Warmest Month
-3°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 7°C and lows of 1°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (152 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

34 Poor

Comfort

4°
Feels Like Cold
4°C
Temperature
1° – 7°
92%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

152 mm
Rainfall
6.2 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.0
UV Index
Low
7.7h daylight

February

February is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 1°C. Significant rainfall (119 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

40 Poor

Comfort

4°
Feels Like Cold
4°C
Temperature
1° – 7°
91%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

119 mm
Rainfall
5.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
9.5h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (122 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

48 Poor

Comfort

6°
Feels Like Cold
6°C
Temperature
2° – 10°
89%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

122 mm
Rainfall
5.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.3
UV Index
Low
11.7h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C. Regular rainfall (80 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

52 Acceptable

Comfort

8°
Feels Like Cold
8°C
Temperature
4° – 12°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

80 mm
Rainfall
5.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
13.9h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 6°C. Regular rainfall (82 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

54 Acceptable

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
6° – 15°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

82 mm
Rainfall
4.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.0
UV Index
Moderate
15.8h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 9°C. Regular rainfall (83 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

60 Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
9° – 17°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

83 mm
Rainfall
4.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.2
UV Index
High
16.9h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (79 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

62 Good

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
11° – 19°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

79 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.1
UV Index
High
16.4h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 10°C. Significant rainfall (102 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

58 Acceptable

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
11° – 19°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

102 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
14.7h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 9°C. Significant rainfall (104 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

58 Acceptable

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
9° – 16°
88%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

104 mm
Rainfall
4.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.5
UV Index
Moderate
12.5h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (134 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

48 Poor

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cold
10°C
Temperature
6° – 13°
90%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

134 mm
Rainfall
5.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
10.3h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 3°C. Significant rainfall (138 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

48 Poor

Comfort

6°
Feels Like Cold
6°C
Temperature
3° – 9°
92%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

138 mm
Rainfall
5.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.3h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (142 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

40 Poor

Comfort

5°
Feels Like Cold
5°C
Temperature
2° – 7°
92%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

142 mm
Rainfall
5.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
7.1h daylight

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