Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Ballyhaunis, Ireland

Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about Ballyhaunis...

Ballyhaunis is a coastal city in Ireland. It is a quite dense city close to the water with a population of 2312 people. The water temperature around Ballyhaunis varies slightly year round. The temperature ranges from 6.6°C (43.9°F) in February up to 16.2°C (61.2°F) in the month of August, as illustrated below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 12°C (53°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Ballyhaunis is located in the northern hemisphere.
Hover over the bars to see temperature for each month in Celsius and Fahrenheit.

What is the current water temperature near Ballyhaunis?

The current water temperature in the month of March near Ballyhaunis is about:

Are there surf spots located close to Ballyhaunis?

There are not many surf spots close to Ballyhaunis. The closest decent spot is Inishcrone, which is roughly 33.5km (21.9miles) away from Ballyhaunis. Click here to check out more information on Inishcrone and its current water temperature. Other fun surfspots near Ballyhaunis are Strandhill, which is ca 35.3km (21.9miles) away, and Easky, located roughly 37.3km (23.2miles) from Ballyhaunis.

Are there gorgeous beaches near Ballyhaunis?

There are not too many beaches close to Ballyhaunis. The next good one is Goirtín, which is only 18.7km (11.6miles) away from Ballyhaunis. Another good beach near Ballyhaunis is Warren, which is roughly 24.5km (15.2miles) away.

What kind of wetsuit do I need for Ballyhaunis?

The sea temperature around Ballyhaunis is relatively cold, reaching up to 16°C (61°F) in the months of July, August, and September. During this time, in the late summer, a 3/2 wetsuit might be required to feel comfortable, but some might even be ok with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving around Ballyhaunis. Nevertheless, during late winter, temperatures cool down to approximately 7°C (44°F). During this time, a 5/4 wetsuit is required to feel not too cold, but some might even be ok with a very high-quality 4/3mm suit for short periods of time . For very windy conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be better to have a pair of boots, a hoodie and a gloves.

How is the diving and fishing close to Ballyhaunis?

Due to comparatively large temperature changes throughout the year, fishing and diving conditions change quite a bit depending on the season. The temperature ranges from 7 to 12°C (44-53°F) during winter. Haddock, Pollock, and Atlantic Cod love this temperature range. However, the conditions usually change during summer when water temperatures reach 11 to 16°C (52-61°F). Fish which can frequently be found in waters of this temperature range include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to Ballyhaunis: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Some fun facts about Ballyhaunis...

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