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Dublin in August
What August is really like in Dublin: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: William Murphy, CC BY-SA 2.0
Quick answer
August is one of the best months to visit Dublin. Expect average highs of 19°C (66°F), lows of 12°C (54°F), about 11 rainy days and roughly 14.8 hours of daylight. Mild and busy with summer visitors; the sea is at its warmest, though still bracing.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 19°C (66°F) / 12°C (54°F)
- Rainy days
- About 11
- Daylight
- About 14.8 hours
- Sea temperature
- 16°C (61°F)
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in August
August is the 2nd-warmest month in Dublin: days average 19°C (66°F) against a yearly average high of 13°C (55°F), and nights fall to about 12°C (54°F). Rain falls on roughly 11 of its 31 days. Compared with July (20°C (68°F)), August is about as warm; by September highs drop to around 17°C (63°F).
- Sunrise (15 August)
- About 06:05
- Sunset (15 August)
- About 20:54
- Daylight
- About 14.8 hours
- Sea
- 16°C (61°F)
Summer (June–August). Long evenings, Bloomsday, Gaelic games at Croke Park and the warmest sea, with the highest hotel prices of the year.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, August rates 5 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 5 for hotel prices (highest in July). Book accommodation early: August is one of the pricier months.
Events in August
- Dublin Horse Show at the RDS (usually August)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in August
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Park · Phoenix Park
Phoenix Park
One of Europe's largest enclosed city parks, Phoenix Park covers about 700 hectares west of the centre, with a herd of wild fallow deer, the Wellington Monument, Áras an Uachtaráin, the Irish president's residence, and Dublin Zoo.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Kids
- Nature
- Outdoors
- Active
Zoo · Phoenix Park
Dublin Zoo
Book online and arrive at opening on weekends and school holidays to beat the queues.
- Time needed
- 3–4 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Outdoors
- Nature
Park · Georgian Quarter
Merrion Square
Dublin's best-preserved Georgian square is framed by red-brick townhouses with coloured doors and fanlights, former homes of Oscar Wilde, W.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Architecture
- History
- Photo spot
Garden · St Stephen's Green
Iveagh Gardens
Enter from Clonmel Street off Harcourt Street, the easiest gate to find.
- Time needed
- 30–45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Off the beaten path
- Outdoors
- Couples
What to pack
For highs near 19°C, lows near 12°C and 11 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is August a good time to visit Dublin?
One of the best months to visit Dublin, with a notable event on the calendar. The other best months are May–July and September. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is August a good time to visit Dublin?
It is one of the best months to visit Dublin. Mild and busy with summer visitors; the sea is at its warmest, though still bracing.
+How warm is Dublin in August?
Average highs are around 19°C (66°F) and lows around 12°C (54°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Dublin in August?
Expect rain on about 11 days of the month.