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Ballybofey Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast

Clouds Gather on the Horizon

Changeable skies expected — a day for both sun hat and coat.

Warmest Sunday at 8° · coldest night Friday at 0°

The short of it: Ballybofey weather on Thursday, 12 November 2026: local time, 6 °C (42 °F) with partly cloudy skies, feeling like 3 °C (37 °F). Today’s high 8 °C (46 °F), low 2 °C (35 °F). No rain expected in the next 24 hours. Notices: frost possible, glass falling. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 10:15 local time.

BALLYBOFEY, Thursday. — Ballybofey may look for partly cloudy skies this day, with the mercury climbing to about 8° before sinking to 2° by night. That is 2° colder than Ballybofey usually sees in November, when highs average 10°. Barely a breath of wind stirs from the N, gusting to 9 km/h, and the glass holds steady.

Looking over the next 7 days, our correspondent reckons Sunday the pick at about 8°, while Friday night will be the coldest at 0°. Rain or snow is due on 4 of them, some 32 mm in all. Nights run 3° colder than the November norm of 5°.

For travellers weighing a journey, the Almanac shows a typical November in Ballybofey brings highs near 10°, lows of 5° and about 194 mm of rain over the month. July is the warmest month here at 18°, February the coldest at 3°, and December the wettest with 201 mm. The best months to ride in are July and August.

The sun is up 8 h 37 min today, and the days are shortening by about 3 minutes each. The station stands 128 m above the sea.

The Hours to Come

Temperature by the hour · rain & snow in the hour beneath
The hour-by-hour ledger
HourSkyTempFeelsWindRain
NowPartly cloudy5°2°5 km/h–
11 AMPartly cloudy7°4°8 km/h–
12 PMPartly cloudy8°3°12 km/h–
1 PMPartly cloudy8°3°13 km/h–
2 PMPartly cloudy8°3°12 km/h–
3 PMPartly cloudy8°3°11 km/h–
4 PMPartly cloudy7°3°7 km/h–
5 PMPartly cloudy5°2°4 km/h–
6 PMPartly cloudy4°1°3 km/h–
7 PMPartly cloudy4°1°4 km/h–
8 PMPartly cloudy4°1°3 km/h–
9 PMPartly cloudy3°0°3 km/h–
10 PMPartly cloudy2°0°4 km/h–
11 PMPartly cloudy2°-1°3 km/h–
12 AMPartly cloudy1°-2°4 km/h–
1 AMOvercast1°-2°4 km/h–
2 AMPartly cloudy1°-2°4 km/h–
3 AMMostly clear1°-2°4 km/h–
4 AMPartly cloudy1°-3°4 km/h–
5 AMPartly cloudy1°-2°4 km/h–
6 AMPartly cloudy1°-2°4 km/h–
7 AMPartly cloudy1°-3°4 km/h–
8 AMOvercast0°-3°4 km/h–
9 AMOvercast1°-2°4 km/h–

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 12): partly cloudy, high 8°, low 2°, 0.1 mm of rain, gusts to 22 km/h. Sun up 7:56 AM, down 4:33 PM. Changeable skies expected — a day for both sun hat and coat.

The Week in Figures

DayLow · HighRainGustsDaylight
Today2°8°0.1 mm22 km/h8 h 37 min
Friday0°8°dry16 km/h8 h 33 min
Saturday1°7°5.7 mm26 km/h8 h 31 min
Sunday4°8°2.2 mm29 km/h8 h 27 min
Monday2°6°dry26 km/h8 h 24 min
Tuesday2°7°20 mm28 km/h8 h 20 min
Wednesday1°8°4.5 mm28 km/h8 h 17 min

Warmest: Sunday at 8°. Wettest: Tuesday, 20 mm. Strongest gusts: Sunday, 29 km/h.

The Almanac · Ballybofey Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low

November in Ballybofey, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
3rd wettest of 12
Versus October
3° colder, 5.0 mm more rain
Versus December
2° warmer
Day–night spread
5°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 18 min
Average wind
17 km/h
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
November
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Much like October: highs about 10°, nights near 5°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 194 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Ballybofey in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Ballybofey by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January8°3°196 mm20 km/h7 h 47 min✦
February8°3°156 mm19 km/h9 h 36 min✦
March10°4°126 mm18 km/h11 h 40 min✦
April12°5°106 mm17 km/h14 h 1 min✦✦
May15°8°102 mm16 km/h16 h 5 min✦✦
June17°10°118 mm15 km/h17 h 17 min✦✦✦
July18°12°143 mm14 km/h16 h 47 min✦✦✦
August18°12°144 mm14 km/h14 h 55 min✦✦✦
September16°10°142 mm15 km/h12 h 37 min✦✦✦
October13°8°189 mm17 km/h10 h 21 min✦✦
November10°5°194 mm17 km/h8 h 18 min✦✦
December8°3°201 mm17 km/h7 h 14 min✦

Reports from the Street

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Questions Readers Ask about Ballybofey

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Ballybofey today?

Right now it is 6 °C (42 °F) with partly cloudy skies; it feels like 3 °C (37 °F). Today’s high is 8 °C (46 °F) and tonight’s low 2 °C (35 °F). No rain is expected in the next 24 hours.

Will it rain in Ballybofey this week?

Yes — rain or snow is forecast on 4 of the next 7 days, about 32 mm (1.3 in) in total. The wettest day looks to be Tuesday.

Are there any weather warnings for Ballybofey?

No warnings, but 2 notices are on the wire: frost possible; glass falling.

What is the warmest month in Ballybofey?

July, with an average high of 18 °C (64 °F). The coldest is February, when nights average 3 °C (37 °F). The wettest month is December, with 201 mm (7.9 in), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Ballybofey?

July and August. July brings highs near 18 °C (64 °F) and about 143 mm (5.6 in) of rain; August highs near 18 °C (64 °F) and 144 mm (5.7 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Ballybofey?

Hardly ever — even the coldest month averages 3 °C (37 °F) at night, so lasting snow is rare.

Neighbouring Towns

November averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
ConvoyUlster10 km NE10°5°182 mm
CastledergNorthern Ireland16 km SE10°5°190 mm
LetterkennyUlster17 km N10°6°185 mm
LeifearUlster20 km E10°5°187 mm
Sion MillsNorthern Ireland20 km E10°5°198 mm
StrabaneNorthern Ireland20 km E10°5°187 mm
DonegalUlster27 km SW10°6°194 mm
NewtownstewartNorthern Ireland28 km ESE10°5°208 mm

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