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Leinster, Ireland

Ashbourne

Ashbourne is a small town in Leinster, Ireland. It has a population of about 15,680 (2022). The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.

Now11°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population15,680
Local time15:39
53.51° N, 6.40° WElevation 68 mUTC+1 · Irish Standard Time
Postal codeA84
The year in Ashbourneweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec39October
October: high / low14° / 7°
Rain this month94mm
Best timeJun–Aug

Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Ashbourne at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month20°C

Average high in July

Coolest month2°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthAugust

79 mm of rain

Driest monthFebruary

60 mm of rain

Monuments nearby8+

within 15 km

Weather in Ashbourne

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
11°C

Cloudy · wind 9 km/h · humidity 70%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct12°3°1.6 mm
Fri23 Oct10°5°24.6 mm
Sat24 Oct14°5°15.9 mm
Sun25 Oct11°7°
Mon26 Oct16°5°5.4 mm
Tue27 Oct16°8°0.7 mm
Wed28 Oct13°6°
Thu29 Oct13°8°
Fri30 Oct17°11°1.5 mm
Sat31 Oct12°8°37.1 mm

When to go to Ashbourne

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score161618364860606056391816
High8°9°10°13°16°18°20°19°17°14°10°9°
Low2°2°3°4°7°9°11°11°9°7°4°3°
Rain (mm)796065627172677970948687
Wet days181515131516181915171817

What's on in Ashbourne

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Monuments and museums in Ashbourne

All monuments

Outdoors around Ashbourne

Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.

Things to do
Saint Margarets Golf and Country ClubGolf courses
0.6 km
Elmgreen Golf ClubGolf courses
1.4 km
Aquazone at National Aquatic CentreWater parks
2.2 km
The MoundViewpoints
2.4 km
Pet FarmZoos
2.8 km
Awesome Walls DublinClimbing
3.3 km
Ski Club of IrelandSki area · 0 km of pistes · 4 lifts
36 km
Portmarnock Sub-Aqua ClubDive site
19 km

Nature around Ashbourne

Nature in Ireland

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Ireland seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Ashbourne

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Ashbourne

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Towns and villages around Ashbourne

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Ashbourne from above

Postal code

A84

Getting to Ashbourne

Dublin AirportDUB
13 km
George Best Belfast City AirportBHD
128 km
Belfast International AirportBFS
128 km
Steam Train ExpressRailway station
5.6 km
M3 ParkwayRailway station
9.8 km
DunboyneRailway station
11 km
Terminal 4Ferry port
21 km
Cruise Terminal (Berth 18)Seatruck Terminal
22 km

Places near Ashbourne

Places with a climate like Ashbourne

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Ashbourne?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Ashbourne.
What is the hottest month in Ashbourne?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 20°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the coldest month in Ashbourne?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C.
What is the rainiest month in Ashbourne?
August is the wettest month with about 79 mm of precipitation on 19 wet days.
What is the postal code of Ashbourne?
The postal code of Ashbourne is A84.