August · Ireland
Best time to visit Dublin in August Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Dublin in August
Average temperature 16°C, 113 mm of rain, about 15 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 85% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
August score
7.1/10
Ranked #4 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 16°C
- Rainfall
- 113 mm
- Humidity
- 85%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 15
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
August in Dublin scores 7.1/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - an above-average month (#4 of 12). Expect around 16°C, 113 mm of rain, and roughly 15 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Georgian doors, pub sessions, and coastal cliffs feel finest May through September.
August holds up well in Dublin — 4th best month
August averages 16°C (60°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
At 113 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 15 days with 6+ hours of sunshine in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.
It scores 7.1/10 here, 4th of 12 months, against 8.5/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Figure on peak pricing, with this is one of the busiest months here.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Dublin in August?
- In August, Dublin averages 16°C, 113 mm of rain, and about 15 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.1/10.
- Is August a good time to visit Dublin?
- August earns a 7.1/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Dublin in August?
- Expect about 113 mm of rain in August. Average humidity is 85% and there are about 15 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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