When is the best time to go to Drogheda

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Drogheda, 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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Drogheda weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Drogheda 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

Drogheda January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
7°C 90mm 2hrs 9.5hrs 9°C

The climate in Drogheda during January can be summarized as cool and a little damp.

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

January is in the winter in Drogheda and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (45°F), whilst at night 2°C (35°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Drogheda with around 90mm 3.5 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 hours of sunshine per day.

Drogheda weather in January »

February

Drogheda February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
7°C 65mm 2.7hrs 11hrs 8°C

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

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

February is in the winter in Drogheda and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (45°F), whilst at night 2°C (35°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Drogheda with around 65mm 2.6 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 2.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Drogheda weather in February »

March

Drogheda March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
9°C 70mm 3.7hrs 12.9hrs 8°C

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

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

March is in the spring in Drogheda and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 10°C (49°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Drogheda with around 70mm 2.7 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 3.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Drogheda weather in March »

April

Drogheda April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
11°C 62mm 5.4hrs 15.2hrs 9°C

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

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 Drogheda.

April is in the spring in Drogheda 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 (39°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Drogheda with around 62mm 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 5.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Drogheda weather in April »

May

Drogheda May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
13°C 67mm 6.3hrs 17.3hrs 10°C

May is a reasonably dry month in Drogheda 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 Drogheda.

May is in the spring in Drogheda and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (58°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Drogheda with around 67mm 2.6 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 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Drogheda weather in May »

June

Drogheda June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
16°C 64mm 6.1hrs 9.5hrs 13°C

Mild and reasonably dry weather often prevails in Drogheda during the month of June

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

June is in the summer in Drogheda and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Drogheda with around 64mm 2.5 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 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Drogheda weather in June »

July

Drogheda July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
17°C 59mm 5.4hrs 11hrs 15°C

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

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

July is in the summer in Drogheda 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 Drogheda with around 59mm 2.3 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 5.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Drogheda weather in July »

August

Drogheda August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
17°C 77mm 5.2hrs 12.9hrs 16°C

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

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

August is in the summer in Drogheda and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Drogheda with around 77mm 3 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 5.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Drogheda weather in August »

September

Drogheda September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
15°C 84mm 4.4hrs 15.2hrs 15°C

Drogheda's weather in September is typically mild and a little damp in nature.

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

September is in the fall / autumn in Drogheda and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Drogheda with around 84mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 4.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Drogheda weather in September »

October

Drogheda October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
12°C 86mm 3.3hrs 17.3hrs 14°C

October is a a little damp month in Drogheda and the temperature is generally mild.

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 Drogheda.

October is in the fall / autumn in Drogheda and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Drogheda with around 86mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Drogheda weather in October »

November

Drogheda November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
9°C 82mm 2.6hrs 9.5hrs 12°C

The weather in November in Drogheda is characteristically cool and a little damp.

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

November is in the fall / autumn in Drogheda and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 10°C (49°F), whilst at night 4°C (38°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Drogheda with around 82mm 3.2 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 2.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Drogheda weather in November »

December

Drogheda December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
7°C 93mm 1.8hrs 11hrs 10°C

December in Drogheda 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 Drogheda for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the winter in Drogheda and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 8°C (47°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Drogheda with around 93mm 3.7 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Drogheda weather in December »

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Drogheda weather stats

Drogheda weather statistics
Hottest month: July 19°C 66.2°F
Driest month: July 59mm 2.3ins
Sunniest month: May 6.3hrs
Coldest month: January 7.2°C 45°F
Wettest month: December 93mm 3.7ins
Warmest sea: August 15.7°C 60.3°F
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