Dublin in August
Busy summer
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
August is a below-average month in Dublin.
August is busy and mild, with more rain than June.
August in detail
What August actually feels like
- Weather
- 11–19°C
- Mild, with showers.
- Crowds
- High
- Busy.
- Prices
- €€€€
- Peak rates.
+Long days.
–Crowded, with more rain.
My tip for August
Book a Wicklow or Howth day trip for a break from the crowds.
- Day trips
- Pubs
How August compares
Against the other eleven months
7th of 12 overall in Dublin, 3rd for weather, 11th for space, 11th for value. The emptiest month is January; the best value is January.
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Months I'd choose over August
Also good in August
Weather
Weather in Dublin in August
In August Dublin averages a high of 19°C (66°F) and a low of 11°C (52°F), with about 73 mm of rain or snow over 12 wet days. The warmest month is July (around 20°C) and the coolest is January (around 8°C); the wettest month is November.
- Average high
- 19°C
- 66°F
- Average low
- 11°C
- 52°F
- Precipitation
- 73 mm
- Wet days
- 12
Climate data: Met Éireann (Dublin Airport, 1991–2020). Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Dublin in August: the questions people ask
- Is August a good time to visit Dublin?
- August is a below-average month in Dublin. It ranks 7 of 12 months in Dublin overall (3 for weather, 11 for space, 11 for value). The main upside: Long days. The main downside: Crowded, with more rain.
- What is the weather like in Dublin in August?
- Average highs are around 19°C and lows around 11°C. Expect about 73 mm of rain or snow over roughly 12 wet days. Mild, with showers. For comparison, the warmest month is July (around 20°C) and the coolest is January (around 8°C).
- Is Dublin crowded in August?
- Crowds are high. Busy. The quietest month is January.
- How expensive is Dublin in August?
- Prices are at level 4 of 5 (€€€€). Peak rates. The best-value month is January.
- When is the best time to visit Dublin?
- In the CrowdFreeViews month scores, May is the best month overall (August ranks 7 of 12). The quietest month is January and the best value is January.
Still going to Dublin in August?
Book early and plan around the busiest hours — crowded, with more rain.
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