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Howth in November

Mixed month. Outside the best window (May–Sep; Aug–Sep for heather on the cliffs). Across Ireland: Dark and wet; some rural B&Bs and attractions close for the winter.

Key facts

Verdict: Mixed
Temperature: 11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C) / 5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C); average high / low
Rain days: 12
Crowds: Low; Ireland overall
Prices: Low; Ireland overall

Plan around it

Verdict

MixedIreland month rating

Outside the best window (May–Sep; Aug–Sep for heather on the cliffs). Across Ireland: Dark and wet; some rural B&Bs and attractions close for the winter.

Is another month better than November?

November is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

Weather in November

Long-term averages

HowthHighs around 11 °C (52 °F), lows around 5 °C (41 °F), rain on about 12 daysHighs around 52 °F (11 °C), lows around 41 °F (5 °C), rain on about 12 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Ireland overall: Low
Prices · Ireland overall: Low

Ireland overall: Dark and wet; some rural B&Bs and attractions close for the winter.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Howth, side by side.

First month

Second month

Verdict
Nov: Mixed
May: Great (better)
Daytime high
Nov: 11 °C (52 °F)52 °F (11 °C)
May: 15 °C (59 °F)59 °F (15 °C)
Night low
Nov: 5 °C (41 °F)41 °F (5 °C)
May: 7 °C (45 °F)45 °F (7 °C)
Rain days
Nov: 12
May: 10 (better)
Crowds
Nov: Low
May: Medium
Prices
Nov: Low
May: Medium
Festivals listed
Nov: 0
May: 0

November: Outside the best window (May–Sep; Aug–Sep for heather on the cliffs). Across Ireland: Dark and wet; some rural B&Bs and attractions close for the winter.

May: Inside Howth's best window: May–Sep; Aug–Sep for heather on the cliffs.

Howth: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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