When is the best time to go to Dundalk

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

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Dundalk 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

Dundalk January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
7°C 87mm 1.9hrs 9.4hrs

Cool and a little damp weather often prevails in Dundalk during the month of January

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

January is in the winter in Dundalk and is typically the 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 January is the driest month of the year in Dundalk with around 87mm 3.4 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 1.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Dundalk February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
7°C 61mm 2.7hrs 11hrs

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

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

February is in the winter in Dundalk 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 (35°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Dundalk 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 2.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Dundalk March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
9°C 66mm 3.7hrs 12.9hrs

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

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

March is in the spring in Dundalk 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 Dundalk with around 66mm 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 3.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Dundalk April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
11°C 59mm 5.3hrs 15.2hrs

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

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

April is in the spring in Dundalk and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (54°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Dundalk 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 5.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Dundalk May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
14°C 63mm 6.3hrs 17.4hrs

May is a reasonably dry month in Dundalk 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 Dundalk.

May is in the spring in Dundalk and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Dundalk 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 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Dundalk June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
16°C 61mm 6.1hrs 9.4hrs

The weather in June in Dundalk is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.

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

June is in the summer in Dundalk 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 Dundalk 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 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Dundalk weather in June »

July

Dundalk July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 55mm 5.4hrs 11hrs

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

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

July is in the summer in Dundalk and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (67°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Dundalk with around 55mm 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 5.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Dundalk weather in July »

August

Dundalk August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
17°C 72mm 5.1hrs 12.9hrs

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

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

August is in the summer in Dundalk 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 Dundalk with around 72mm 2.8 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 5.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Dundalk weather in August »

September

Dundalk September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
15°C 79mm 4.3hrs 15.2hrs

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

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

September is in the fall / autumn in Dundalk and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 9°C (49°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Dundalk with around 79mm 3.1 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 4.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Dundalk weather in September »

October

Dundalk October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
12°C 81mm 3.3hrs 17.4hrs

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

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

October is in the fall / autumn in Dundalk 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 Dundalk with around 81mm 3.2 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.

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November

Dundalk November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
9°C 77mm 2.5hrs 9.4hrs

The climate in Dundalk during November can be summarized as cool and reasonably dry.

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

November is in the fall / autumn in Dundalk 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 Dundalk 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 2.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Dundalk weather in November »

December

Dundalk December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
7°C 87mm 1.7hrs 11hrs

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

December is in the winter in Dundalk 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 Dundalk with around 87mm 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 1.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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Dundalk weather stats

Dundalk weather statistics
Hottest month: July 19.3°C 66.7°F
Driest month: July 55mm 2.2ins
Sunniest month: May 6.3hrs
Coldest month: January 7.5°C 45.5°F
Wettest month: December 87mm 3.4ins
Warmest sea: August 14.9°C 58.8°F
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