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Leinster, Ireland

Blessington

Blessington is a small town in Leinster, Ireland. It has a population of about 5,520. The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.

Now11°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population5,520
Local time15:53
53.17° N, 6.53° WElevation 207 mUTC+1 · Irish Standard Time
The year in Blessingtonweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec35October
October: high / low13° / 6°
Rain this month144mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Blessington 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 monthNovember

138 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

91 mm of rain

Monuments nearby7+

within 12 km

Weather in Blessington

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

14-day forecast
11°C

Cloudy · wind 7 km/h · humidity 66%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct12°3°2.3 mm
Fri23 Oct10°4°26.2 mm
Sat24 Oct14°5°19.8 mm
Sun25 Oct11°6°
Mon26 Oct16°5°6.8 mm
Tue27 Oct16°7°1.7 mm
Wed28 Oct12°6°
Thu29 Oct13°8°
Fri30 Oct15°11°2.5 mm
Sat31 Oct11°8°51.2 mm

When to go to Blessington

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score151515324658595955351515
High7°8°10°12°15°18°20°19°17°13°10°8°
Low2°1°2°3°6°9°11°10°9°6°3°2°
Rain (mm)12896106951009491110109144138141
Wet days181515131415171713171818

What's on in Blessington

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

Monuments and museums in Blessington

All monuments

Outdoors around Blessington

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
Lisheens Springs Golf ClubGolf courses
1 km
Palmerstown House EstateGolf courses
1.2 km
Beckettsfield CottageCamp sites
2.4 km
Wild camping spot (legal)Camp sites
9.4 km
Ski Club of IrelandSki area · 0 km of pistes · 4 lifts
24 km

Nature around Blessington

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 Blessington

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Blessington

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

Earthquakes

Towns and villages around Blessington

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

Blessington from above

Getting to Blessington

Dublin AirportDUB
34 km
Isle of Man AirportIOM
162 km
Belfast International AirportBFS
167 km
Sallins and NaasRailway station
12 km
Hazelhatch and CelbridgeRailway station
17 km
NewbridgeRailway station
19 km
Cruise Terminal (Berth 18)Seatruck Terminal
28 km
Terminal 4Ferry port
29 km

Places near Blessington

Places with a climate like Blessington

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Blessington?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Blessington.
What is the hottest month in Blessington?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 20°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the coldest month in Blessington?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 7°C and lows of 2°C.
What is the rainiest month in Blessington?
November is the wettest month with about 138 mm of precipitation on 18 wet days.