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Ballymun

Ballymun is a small town in Leinster, Ireland, close to the sea. It has a population of about 6,262. The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.

Now11°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population6,262
Local time14:32
53.40° N, 6.27° WElevation 62 mUTC+1 · Irish Standard Time
The year in Ballymunweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec39October
October: high / low14° / 7°
Rain this month100mm
Sea this month13°
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Ballymun at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month20°C

Average high in July

Coolest month3°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthNovember

95 mm of rain

Driest monthFebruary

66 mm of rain

Warmest sea15°C

August

Monuments nearby10+

within 15 km

Weather in Ballymun

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

14-day forecast
11°C

Cloudy · wind 10 km/h · humidity 68%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct12°3°2.1 mm
Fri23 Oct11°5°26.7 mm
Sat24 Oct14°5°14.9 mm
Sun25 Oct12°7°
Mon26 Oct16°5°5.4 mm
Tue27 Oct17°8°1.2 mm
Wed28 Oct13°6°
Thu29 Oct13°7°
Fri30 Oct16°11°4.4 mm
Sat31 Oct14°9°30.7 mm

When to go to Ballymun

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score161719344960606059391917
High8°9°10°13°15°18°20°19°17°14°11°9°
Low3°2°3°4°7°10°12°11°10°7°5°3°
Rain (mm)8466716676736881741009595
Wet days181515131415171713171818
Sea9°8°8°9°11°13°15°15°15°13°12°11°

What's on in Ballymun

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

Monuments and museums in Ballymun

All monuments

Outdoors around Ballymun

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
Pure Magic DublinSurf spots
0.2 km
Harbour SplashWater parks
0.6 km
Royal Dublin Golf ClubGolf courses
1.1 km
Newbridge Traditional FarmZoos
1.1 km
Portmarnock Golf ClubGolf courses
1.5 km
Aquazone at National Aquatic CentreWater parks
2.2 km
Ski Club of IrelandSki area · 0 km of pistes · 4 lifts
21 km
Portmarnock Sub-Aqua ClubDive site
9.3 km
UCD Sub Aqua ClubDive site
10 km
Irish Underwater CouncilDive site
15 km

Nature around Ballymun

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 Ballymun

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Ballymun

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

Earthquakes

Towns and villages around Ballymun

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

Ballymun from above

Getting to Ballymun

Dublin AirportDUB
3.4 km
Isle of Man AirportIOM
132 km
George Best Belfast City AirportBHD
138 km
BroombridgeRailway station
3.5 km
DrumcondraRailway station
3.9 km
PelletstownRailway station
4 km
Terminal 4Ferry port
6 km
Cruise Terminal (Berth 18)Seatruck Terminal
6.4 km

Places near Ballymun

Places with a climate like Ballymun

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Ballymun?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Ballymun.
What is the hottest month in Ballymun?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 20°C and lows of 12°C.
What is the coldest month in Ballymun?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 8°C and lows of 3°C.
What is the rainiest month in Ballymun?
November is the wettest month with about 95 mm of precipitation on 18 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Ballymun?
The sea is warmest in August at about 15°C and coolest in March at about 8°C.