When is the best time to go to Balbriggan

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Balbriggan, Ireland. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Balbriggan weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Balbriggan are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Balbriggan January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
7°C 79mm 2.1hrs 9.5hrs 9°C

January is a reasonably dry month in Balbriggan and the temperature is generally cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Balbriggan for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the winter in Balbriggan and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 8°C (46°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Balbriggan with around 79mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Balbriggan February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
7°C 60mm 2.8hrs 11.1hrs 8°C

February in Balbriggan is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Balbriggan.

February is in the winter in Balbriggan and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 8°C (46°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Balbriggan with around 60mm 2.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Balbriggan March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
9°C 63mm 3.8hrs 12.9hrs 8°C

The weather in March in Balbriggan is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Balbriggan for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

March is in the spring in Balbriggan and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 10°C (50°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Balbriggan with around 63mm 2.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Balbriggan April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
11°C 56mm 5.6hrs 15.2hrs 9°C

Balbriggan's weather in April is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Balbriggan, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

April is in the spring in Balbriggan and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (53°F), whilst at night 4°C (40°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Balbriggan with around 56mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Balbriggan May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
13°C 62mm 6.5hrs 17.3hrs 10°C

May is a reasonably dry month in Balbriggan and the temperature is generally mild.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Balbriggan.

May is in the spring in Balbriggan and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (58°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Balbriggan with around 62mm 2.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Balbriggan June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
16°C 61mm 6.4hrs 9.5hrs 13°C

Balbriggan's weather in June is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Balbriggan, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

June is in the summer in Balbriggan and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 9°C (49°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Balbriggan with around 61mm 2.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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July

Balbriggan July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
17°C 57mm 5.7hrs 11.1hrs 15°C

July in Balbriggan is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Balbriggan, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

July is in the summer in Balbriggan and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (67°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Balbriggan with around 57mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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August

Balbriggan August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
17°C 77mm 5.4hrs 12.9hrs 16°C

The weather in August in Balbriggan is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Balbriggan, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

August is in the summer in Balbriggan and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Balbriggan with around 77mm 3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Balbriggan weather in August »

September

Balbriggan September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
15°C 76mm 4.6hrs 15.2hrs 15°C

Balbriggan's weather in September is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Balbriggan, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

September is in the fall / autumn in Balbriggan and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 10°C (49°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Balbriggan with around 76mm 3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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October

Balbriggan October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
12°C 80mm 3.5hrs 17.3hrs 14°C

October is a reasonably dry month in Balbriggan and the temperature is generally mild.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Balbriggan.

October is in the fall / autumn in Balbriggan and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Balbriggan with around 80mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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November

Balbriggan November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
9°C 76mm 2.7hrs 9.5hrs 12°C

The weather in November in Balbriggan is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Balbriggan for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the fall / autumn in Balbriggan and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 10°C (50°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Balbriggan with around 76mm 3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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December

Balbriggan December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
8°C 87mm 1.9hrs 11.1hrs 10°C

December in Balbriggan is generally a little damp with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Balbriggan for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the winter in Balbriggan and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 9°C (47°F), whilst at night 3°C (38°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Balbriggan with around 87mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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Balbriggan weather stats

Balbriggan weather statistics
Hottest month: July 19°C 66.2°F
Driest month: April 56mm 2.2ins
Sunniest month: May 6.5hrs
Coldest month: February 7.5°C 45.5°F
Wettest month: December 87mm 3.4ins
Warmest sea: August 15.7°C 60.3°F
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