Dublin in August
Peak numbers continue, the horse show fills the southern suburbs, and rain is as likely as in any other month.
Is August a good time to visit Dublin?
August is one of the busiest months in Dublin, at about 82/100. If you can move your dates, January is far calmer.
What’s on in August
- Dublin Horse Show at the RDS (mid-August)
- August bank holiday
Best days in August
Weekdays are almost always calmer than weekends.
Tue is normally the calmest day of the week.
Best hours in August
The daily rhythm, hour by hour.
The 9:00 AM window is usually the calmest of the day.
Weather in August
Typical highs, lows and wet days.
How August compares
Every month in Dublin, ranked by how calm it is.
Quieter alternatives
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Frequently asked questions
Is August a good month to visit Dublin?
August is one of the busiest months in Dublin, at about 82/100. If you can move your dates, January is far calmer.
How crowded is Dublin in August?
Dublin sits at roughly 82/100 in August on our crowd scale, which is 19 points above the yearly average. The quietest month is January.
What is the weather like in Dublin in August?
Expect highs around 20°C and lows near 12°C in August, with about 11 wet days across the month.