Dublin

Dublin County Weather in August

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Dublin County, Ireland in August.

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Dublin Swords Dun Laoghaire Rathgar

Thinking about venturing to Dublin County, Ireland this August and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Dublin County in August

Dublin County, Ireland is a region in Ireland. August in Dublin County generally has pleasant temperatures, with moderate precipitation. August is a summer month.

Temperatures

You can expect pleasant maximum daytime temperatures of around 20°C (68°F) and nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) in Dublin.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Dublin County, Ireland, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Swords with an average of 81 mm (3.2 in) to moderate rainfall in Sandyford with 85 mm (3.3 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine levels are moderate in most locations. Dublin typically sees 157 hours of sunlight, creating comfortable conditions that aren't too bright or too dim. Looking for something sunnier? Our weather planner helps you discover destinations with more reliable sunshine.

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Best Places to Visit in Dublin County in August

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Dublin County

What is the weather like in August for some of the most popular destinations in Dublin County, Ireland?

Temperature range in Dublin County (August)

Precipitation variation in Dublin County (August)

Dublin

In August Dublin generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
166 hours
157 hours
128 hours
Monthly rainfall
79 mm (3.1 in)
81 mm (3.2 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
16 days
15 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Dublin →

Swords

In August Swords generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
166 hours
157 hours
128 hours
Monthly rainfall
79 mm (3.1 in)
81 mm (3.2 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
16 days
15 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Swords →

Dun Laoghaire

In August Dun Laoghaire generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
166 hours
157 hours
128 hours
Monthly rainfall
81 mm (3.2 in)
84 mm (3.3 in)
80 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
16 days
15 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
tolerable
Climate in Dun Laoghaire →

Rathgar

In August Rathgar generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
19°C (66°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
12°C (54°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
166 hours
157 hours
128 hours
Monthly rainfall
83 mm (3.3 in)
84 mm (3.3 in)
77 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
16 days
15 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Rathgar →

Cloghran

In August Cloghran generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
166 hours
157 hours
128 hours
Monthly rainfall
79 mm (3.1 in)
81 mm (3.2 in)
75 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
16 days
15 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Cloghran →

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Popular cities in August

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Dublin County in August.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Dublin 20°C (68°F) 13°C (55°F) 81 mm (3.2 in)
Swords 20°C (68°F) 13°C (55°F) 81 mm (3.2 in)
Dun Laoghaire 19°C (66°F) 13°C (55°F) 84 mm (3.3 in)
Rathgar 19°C (66°F) 12°C (54°F) 84 mm (3.3 in)
Cloghran 20°C (68°F) 13°C (55°F) 81 mm (3.2 in)
Clondalkin 20°C (68°F) 12°C (54°F) 83 mm (3.3 in)

Dublin County weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Dublin County, Ireland in August?

In August, Dublin County, Ireland generally has perfect weather conditions. Dublin sees daytime temperatures near 20°C (68°F), with nights cooling to roughly 13°C (55°F).

What is the average temperature in Dublin County, Ireland in August?

In Dublin, the average daytime high in August is 20°C (68°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 13°C (55°F).

Does Dublin County, Ireland get a lot of rain in August?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Dublin County, Ireland during August, with Dublin averaging close to 81 mm (3.2 in).

Is August a Good Time to Visit Dublin County, Ireland?

We consider August to be one of the best times to travel to Dublin County, Ireland. Typically, the climate in Dublin is perfect. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July and August offering mostly perfect weather in Dublin. On the other hand, the months of January, February and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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