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Rathgar Climate by Month

Temperatures in Rathgar experience a moderate degree of variance through the seasons. Days can be pleasant, while the cooler months tend to be cold. It receives mid-range precipitation levels. Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.

Average day and night temperature

In Rathgar, seasonal changes bring about a moderate variation in temperatures. Average daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 20°C in July, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 9°C during cooler months like February. At night, temperatures typically average around 3°C during these months.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Generally, Rathgar receives mid-range precipitation levels, with 923 mm annually. Year-round, Rathgar has a balanced climate with minimal variation in precipitation. The difference between the wettest month, November, with 89 mm, and the driest month, March, with 64 mm, is minimal.

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

Sunshine over the year

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Rathgar. While May receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 6.3 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.7 hours of sunlight per day.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Dublin, Ireland (13 KM, 8 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Dublin, Ireland (13 KM, 8 Miles).

Average water temperature

The mean water temperature over the year in Rathgar ranges from 8°C in March to 15°C in August.

Water temperature over the year

Data from: Dublin, Ireland (13 KM, 8 Miles).

The best time of year to visit Rathgar in Ireland

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which is the warmest month in Rathgar?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 20°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Rathgar?
    The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 9°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Rathgar?
    November tops the wettest month list with 89 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Rathgar?
    March is the driest month with 64 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Rathgar?
    May is the sunniest month with an average of 188 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Rathgar

    Thu   Dec 12
    6°C | 4°C
    SE 11 km/h
    broken clouds and no rain

    broken clouds and no rain

    Fri   Dec 13
    6°C | 2°C
    W 14 km/h
    broken clouds and no rain

    broken clouds and no rain

    Sat   Dec 14
    9°C | 2°C
    W 18 km/h
    partly cloudy and no rain

    partly cloudy and no rain