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Warmest sea in Ireland in July

169 coastal locations in Ireland ranked by their typical July sea temperature. Region-wide average in July: 15.5°C. The top of the list is where to find the warmest swimming this month.

Warmest in July

Ardmore

16.6°C July mean in Ireland

Regional July average

15.5°C

across all 169 coastal locations in Ireland

Vs annual mean

+3.3°C

above the year-round regional average

What the Ireland sea feels like in July

At this temperature, water will feel cold compared to a swimming pool, but with a bit of experience and practice most people will find the water relatively comfortable to swim in.

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  • Warmest month August 16.0°C
  • Coldest month February 9.0°C
  • Annual mean 12.3°C
  • Months above 20°C 0 of 12

Where July fits in the year

July sits inside the regional pattern shown on the left. Pick a different month to see how the ranking shifts.

All twelve Ireland month rankings:

Ireland sea temperature map (live)

The map shows today's latest reading at every Ireland location. The list below is based on the typical July mean, useful for trip planning weeks or months ahead.

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Top 50 warmest Ireland locations in July

Sorted by the typical July mean built from a decade of daily readings at each location. Click any place for its 30-day chart, monthly profile, and full 10-year history.

# Location July mean
1 Ardmore 16.6°C
2 Youghal 16.5°C
3 Garretstown Beach 16.4°C
4 Kilbrittain 16.4°C
5 Kinsale 16.4°C
6 Garryvoe 16.4°C
7 Clonakilty 16.3°C
8 Clonea 16.3°C
9 Dungarvan 16.3°C
10 Ballycotton County Cork 16.3°C
11 Carrigaline 16.2°C
12 Cobh 16.2°C
13 Cork 16.2°C
14 Myrtleville 16.2°C
15 Passage West 16.2°C
16 Cork City County Cork 16.1°C
17 Crosshaven County Cork 16.1°C
18 Marino Point County Cork 16.1°C
19 Ringaskiddy County Cork 16.1°C
20 Roberts Cove County Cork 16.1°C
21 Bantry 16.1°C
22 Castletownshend County Cork 16.1°C
23 Tramore 16.1°C
24 Coney Island County Clare 16.1°C
25 Foynes Island County Limerick 16.1°C
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26 Gaillimh County Galway 16.1°C
27 Galway City County Galway 16.1°C
28 Galway 16.1°C
29 Lahinch 16.1°C
30 Limerick Harbour County Limerick 16.1°C
31 Limerick 16.1°C
32 Liscannor County Clare 16.1°C
33 Mellon Point County Limerick 16.1°C
34 Oranmore County Galway 16.1°C
35 Salthill 16.1°C
36 Shannon 16.1°C
37 Spanish Point 16.1°C
38 Aran Islands 16.0°C
39 Ballybunion 16.0°C
40 Kilkee 16.0°C
41 Kilrush 16.0°C
42 Carrigaholt County Clare 16.0°C
43 Tarbert Island County Kerry 16.0°C
44 Doolin 16.0°C
45 Inishmore (Killeany Bay) County Galway 16.0°C
46 Kilkieran County Galway 16.0°C
47 Courtmacsherry County Cork 15.9°C
48 Baltimore County Cork 15.9°C
49 Fenit 15.9°C
50 Kerry 15.9°C

Coldest 10 in Ireland in July

Same data the other way. Helpful if you want to know which Ireland coasts to avoid for swimming in July.

# Location July mean
1 Moville 13.9°C
2 Inishtrahull County Donegal 14.0°C
3 Buncrana 14.4°C
4 Bulbinbeg County Donegal 14.5°C
5 Malin Head County Donegal 14.5°C
6 Trawbreaga Bay County Donegal 14.5°C
7 Arklow 14.6°C
8 Wicklow 14.6°C
9 Belmullet 14.8°C
10 Ballyglass (Broadhaven) County Mayo 14.8°C

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