Rathgar Temperature by Month
The average annual maximum temperature in Rathgar, Dublin County, Ireland is 14°C (57°F), with daytime highs ranging from 9°C (48°F) in February to 20°C (68°F) in July. This page covers monthly averages, day-night differences, and how Rathgar compares to cities worldwide.
Rathgar Monthly Temperatures
Rathgar experiences balanced seasonal shifts, with noticeable but moderate temperature variations. At night, minimum temperatures range from 13°C (55°F) in July to 3°C (37°F) in February.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Rathgar by month:
The coolest part of the day is typically between 4 AM and 6 AM, while 3 PM is usually the warmest, when solar heating is at its peak. July, the city's warmest month, averages 166 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
Temperature: Rathgar vs Ireland
The map below shows the annual temperature across Ireland. You can also select individual months if you want to compare a specific time of year.
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Rathgar vs World: Temperature Compared
Rathgar's average annual maximum temperature is 14°C (57°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:
Barcelona, Spain has an annual average of around 21°C (70°F), with warm summers and mild, fairly short winters.
Glasgow, Scotland averages 13°C (55°F) a year — mild but often grey, with cold winters and rarely hot summers.
Buenos Aires, Argentina averages 23°C (73°F) a year, with hot summers and mild winters — and seasons reversed compared to Europe.
Melbourne, Australia averages 20°C (68°F) annually — known for unpredictable weather, with four seasons sometimes happening in one day.
What Does the Temperature Feel Like in Rathgar?
Temperature alone doesn't tell the whole story — humidity plays a big role in how warm or cold it actually feels. High humidity in summer makes the heat feel more intense, particularly once temperatures climb above 25°C. In winter, the same humidity can make cold air feel sharper than the thermometer suggests.
In the cooler months, when temperatures drop below 10°C, high humidity makes the cold feel more cutting than it would in dry conditions.
In Rathgar, February is the coolest month, with average highs of 9°C (48°F) and humidity around 75% — considered high. For a full picture, see our humidity page.
Climate temperature data is typically calculated as a 30-year average. This smooths out year-to-year variability and gives a more reliable picture of what a place is actually like, rather than what happened in any single unusual year.
The readings come from a range of sources — land-based weather stations, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. That data is collected by weather services around the world, then pooled, quality-checked, and averaged to produce the climate records you see here.
Whether a city sits on the coast or deep inland makes a significant difference to its climate. Coastal areas tend to have more stable temperatures year-round — large bodies of water absorb heat slowly in summer and release it gradually in winter, keeping extremes in check. Cities far from the sea don't benefit from that buffer, which is why continental climates tend to have hotter summers and colder winters than their coastal counterparts at the same latitude.
For more on Rathgar's weather — including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity — visit our Rathgar climate page.
