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Climate in Dundalk

Dundalk, Ireland has a oceanic climate. The annual average temperature is about 8.5°C and the city receives roughly 1148 mm of precipitation across 192 rainy days a year, with around 698 hours of sunshine. The warmest month is Jul (highs near 17.7°C) and the coldest is Jan (lows near -0.7°C). These are deterministic, latitude- and region-based planning estimates — not a forecast or measured station data; check current conditions with an official meteorological service before travel.

Climate zone
Oceanic
Comfort score
58/100

Climate overview

Dundalk, Ireland has a oceanic climate. The annual average temperature is about 8.5°C and the city receives roughly 1148 mm of precipitation across 192 rainy days a year, with around 698 hours of sunshine. The warmest month is Jul (highs near 17.7°C) and the coldest is Jan (lows near -0.7°C). These are deterministic, latitude- and region-based planning estimates — not a forecast or measured station data; check current conditions with an official meteorological service before travel.

Data year 2025; last updated 2026-05-16.

Climate zone

Köppen-style classification derived deterministically from latitude and regional precipitation regime.

Climate zone

Dundalk is classified as Oceanic. This reflects its annual temperature range and the seasonal pattern of its rainfall.

Average temperatures

Annual averages and seasonal extremes.

Average temperatures

  • Annual average8.5°C
  • Warmest monthJul (17.7°C)
  • Coldest monthJan (-0.7°C)
  • Comfort score58/100

Rainfall overview

Annual precipitation and how it is distributed across the year.

Rainfall overview

Dundalk receives about 1148 mm of precipitation a year over roughly 192 rainy days. The wettest month is Dec and the driest is Jun.

Sunshine overview

Estimated annual sunshine and its seasonal pattern.

Sunshine overview

Dundalk sees an estimated 698 hours of sunshine a year, concentrated in the warmer months around Jul.

Monthly climate table

Month-by-month estimates of temperature, rainfall, rainy days, and sunshine.

Monthly climate table

Dundalk monthly climate table
MonthHighLowRainRainy DaysSunshine
Jan6.3°C-0.7°C114 mm1920 h
Feb7°C0°C94 mm1636 h
Mar9.1°C2.1°C89 mm1550 h
Apr12°C5°C79 mm1377 h
May14.8°C7.8°C79 mm1391 h
Jun16.9°C9.9°C74 mm12111 h
Jul17.7°C10.7°C79 mm13104 h
Aug16.9°C9.9°C89 mm1578 h
Sep14.8°C7.8°C94 mm1660 h
Oct12°C5°C114 mm1928 h
Nov9.1°C2.1°C119 mm2023 h
Dec7°C0°C124 mm2120 h

Best months to visit

Months with the mildest temperatures and lower rainfall, by the deterministic comfort heuristic. Not a tourism ranking.

Best months to visit

By temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in Dundalk are Jun, Jul, Aug. Conditions vary year to year — verify with a current forecast before booking.

Seasonal summary

Average conditions by season.

Seasonal summary

  • Winter

    7°C / 0°C

    332 mm rain

  • Spring

    12°C / 5°C

    247 mm rain

  • Summer

    17°C / 10°C

    242 mm rain

  • Autumn

    12°C / 5°C

    327 mm rain

Climate comfort score

A 0–100 composite of temperature balance, rainfall, sunshine, seasonality, and winter/summer extremes; higher means more comfortable. Used consistently across the platform.

Climate comfort score

Dundalk has a climate comfort score of 58/100, a moderate year-round climate by this measure. The score weights mild temperatures most, then rainfall balance, sunshine, low seasonality, and the absence of extreme winter cold or summer heat.

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