Dun Laoghaire Rainfall & Precipitation: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights

This page shows the average amount of rainfall per month in Dun Laoghaire. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average. Now, let’s explore all the details to give you a full picture.

On average, Dun Laoghaire receives a reasonable amount of rainfall, with an annual precipitation of 961 mm.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm)

Year-round, Dun Laoghaire has a balanced climate with minimal variation in precipitation. The difference between the wettest month, November, with 100 mm, and the driest month, March, with 66 mm, is minimal.

November, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 12°C. The city receives 71 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 10°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Dun Laoghaire Temperature page.

Annual Precipitation in Ireland

The map below shows the annual precipitation across Ireland. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.

Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide

Dun Laoghaire’s average annual precipitation is 961 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, has an average annual precipitation of 832 mm, spread fairly evenly throughout the year.

Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 1000 mm of annual rainfall, mostly in the summer.

Perth, Australia, receives 565 mm of rainfall annually, mostly during the winter months.

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, receives 1955 mm of annual rainfall, with a pronounced wet season from May to November, typical of its tropical monsoon climate.

How is Precipitation Measured?

Precipitation amounts are measured using specific gauges installed at weather stations, collecting both rain and snow and any other type of precipitation. Rainfall is measured directly in millimeters, while that from snow and ice is obtained by melting it. Automated systems often incorporate heaters to make this easier.

Information from these stations is transmitted via Wi-Fi, satellite, GPS, or telephone connections to central monitoring networks. This information is immediately updated and integrated into weather models and forecasts.

Interesting weather facts

• The U.S. has a significant number of thunderstorms every year, with over 14.6 million taking place across the world annually.
• Approximately 70% of lightning bolts strike land rather than oceans.
• A storm named John was the longest-lasting Pacific tropical storm, continuing for 31 days. As it crossed the dateline twice, it changed status from a hurricane to a typhoon and back to a hurricane.

For more detailed information about Dun Laoghaire’s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Dun Laoghaire Climate page.