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

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

Mountrath is a coastal city in Ireland. It is a comparatively small coastal town close to the water with a population of 1661 people. The water temperature around Mountrath has moderate variability throughout the year. The temperature ranges from 7.4°C (45.3°F) in February up to 13.9°C (57°F) in the month of August, as shown in the graph below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 11°C (51°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Mountrath 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 Mountrath?

The current water temperature in the month of January near Mountrath is approximately:

Are there surf spots close to Mountrath?

There are not too many surf spots close to Mountrath. The next good one is Annestown, which is just 60.3km (37.6miles) away from Mountrath. Click here for more information on Annestown and its water temperature. Other good surfspots near Mountrath are Tramore, which is ca 60.6km (37.6miles) away, and Fanore, located 74.5km (46.2miles) from Mountrath.

Are there nice beaches close to Mountrath?

No, there are not too many beaches near to Mountrath. The closest decent beach is Lilliput, which is only 30.9km (19.2miles) away from Mountrath. Another beautiful beach near Mountrath is Bathing Place at Portumna, approximately 31.6km (19.6miles) away.

What wetsuit is needed for Mountrath?

The water temperature around Mountrath is pretty cold, reaching up to 14°C (57°F) in the months of July, August, and September. During this time, in the late summer, a 4/3 wetsuit is required to be able to stay in the water for extended hours, but some might even be fine with a good 2/3mm suit for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or diving . Nevertheless, during late winter, water temperatures cool down to 7°C (45°F). In this season, a 5/4 wetsuit is required to be able to stay in the water for several hours, but some people might even be fine with a very good 4/3mm suit for short periods of time . For very cold conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be better to carry a pair of boots, a hoodie and a gloves.

How is the scuba diving and fishing close to Mountrath?

Due to relatively large temperature changes throughout the year, diving and fishing conditions change a lot depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from 7 to 12°C (45-54°F) during January, February, and March. Haddock, Pollock, and Atlantic Cod love this temperature range. The conditions normally change during summer when sea temperatures go up to 9 to 14°C (48-57°F). Fish which can often times be found in waters of this temperature range include: Atlantic Mackerel, Winter Flounder, and Tautog.

Directions to Mountrath: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Interesting facts about Mountrath...

Do you know what the the city Darras Hall in United Kingdom, the city Castroverde in Spain, and the city Sant Joan de Mollet in Spain have in common with Mountrath? Click on the links to find out...