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Dundalk Climate by Month

The temperature in Dundalk varies moderately throughout the year. The temperatures shift from pleasant to cold. It receives a reasonable amount of rainfall. Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.

Average day and night temperature

The weather in Dundalk changes moderately throughout the year, offering enough variation to appreciate each season. Average daytime temperatures reach a pleasant 20°C in July. In February, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 9°C. At night, expect cooler temperatures, averaging 3°C during this month.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Generally, Dundalk has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 947 mm of rainfall annually. Despite minor fluctuations, Dundalk enjoys fairly consistent precipitation throughout the year. In August, you can expect around 89 mm of precipitation, while in March, Dundalk receives about 66 mm.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

Dundalk can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of May under a blue sky, with approximately 6.3 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 1.7 hours of sunlight per day.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Dublin, Ireland (64 KM, 39 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Dublin, Ireland (64 KM, 39 Miles).

The best time of year to visit Dundalk in Ireland

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which is the warmest month in Dundalk?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 20°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Dundalk?
    The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 9°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Dundalk?
    August tops the wettest month list with 89 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Dundalk?
    March is the driest month with 66 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Dundalk?
    May is the sunniest month with an average of 188 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Dundalk

    Thu   Dec 12
    7°C | 3°C
    SE 7 km/h
    broken clouds and no rain

    broken clouds and no rain

    Fri   Dec 13
    6°C | 2°C
    NW 11 km/h
    almost clear and no rain

    almost clear and no rain

    Sat   Dec 14
    9°C | 2°C
    W 14 km/h
    broken clouds and no rain

    broken clouds and no rain