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Roscommon Weather in September

Roscommon in September

The short of it: Roscommon in September averages a high of 17 °C (63 °F) and a low of 9 °C (48 °F), with 95 mm (3.7 in) of rain and about 12 h 35 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 17° · low 9° · rain 95 mm · daylight 12 h 35 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: July & August

September in Roscommon brings afternoons near 17° and nights around 9°, with about 95 mm of rain over the month. Much like August: highs about 17°, nights near 9°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 95 mm, the 7th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 35 min in mid-September, 133 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates September 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and August.

Against its neighbours, Roscommon runs cooler than most and wetter than most in September. Lanesborough, 14 km to the ENE, sees much the same highs.

September in Roscommon, by the numbers

Warmth rank
4th warmest of 12
Rain rank
7th wettest of 12
Versus August
2° colder, 10 mm less rain
Versus October
4° warmer
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 35 min
Average wind
11 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

September averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
LanesboroughLeinster14 km ENE17°9°84 mm
BallygarConnacht16 km SW17°9°92 mm
CastlereaConnacht26 km NW17°9°117 mm
LongfordLeinster27 km ENE17°9°84 mm
BallymahonLeinster28 km ESE17°9°87 mm
AthloneLeinster29 km SE17°10°80 mm
MoateLeinster32 km ESE17°9°88 mm
BallinasloeConnacht34 km S17°9°85 mm
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The Almanac · Roscommon Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
September
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Much like August: highs about 17°, nights near 9°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 95 mm, the 7th wettest month.

Climate of Roscommon by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January8°3°118 mm14 km/h7 h 59 min✦
February9°2°101 mm14 km/h9 h 43 min✦
March11°3°86 mm14 km/h11 h 41 min✦✦
April13°5°78 mm13 km/h13 h 56 min✦✦
May16°7°71 mm13 km/h15 h 54 min✦✦
June18°10°86 mm12 km/h17 h 2 min✦✦✦
July19°11°92 mm11 km/h16 h 33 min✦✦✦
August19°11°105 mm11 km/h14 h 48 min✦✦✦
September17°9°95 mm11 km/h12 h 35 min✦✦✦
October14°7°116 mm12 km/h10 h 25 min✦✦
November10°4°132 mm13 km/h8 h 28 min✦✦
December8°3°120 mm13 km/h7 h 28 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Roscommon in September

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Roscommon in September?

Days average 17 °C (63 °F) and nights 9 °C (48 °F), with about 95 mm (3.7 in) of rain over the month. Much like August: highs about 17°, nights near 9°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 95 mm, the 7th wettest month.

Is September a good time to visit Roscommon?

The Almanac gives September 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are July and August.

How long are the days in Roscommon in September?

In mid-September the sun is up for about 12 h 35 min. The days are shortening — from 7 h 28 min in December to 17 h 2 min in June.

Does it snow in Roscommon in September?

Hardly — September nights average 9 °C (48 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Roscommon in September?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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