Leinster, Ireland
Bray
Bray is a town in Leinster, Ireland, close to the sea. It has a population of about 33,512. The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.
Now12°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population33,512
Local time15:25
53.20° N, 6.10° WElevation 7 mUTC+1 · Irish Standard Time
Postal codeA98October: high / low14° / 9°
Rain this month114mm
Sea this month14°
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Bray at a glance
Sunrise · sunset08:04 · 18:1510 h 11 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous85% · Moonrise 16:47Northern lights tonightUnlikely tonightKp needed: 5.7Next holiday26 OctoberOctober Bank HolidayNext eclipse20 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJun–Aug
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month19°C
Average high in July
Coolest month4°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthNovember
115 mm of rain
Driest monthJuly
62 mm of rain
Warmest sea15°C
August
Monuments nearby8+
within 11 km
Weather in Bray
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
12°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 23 km/h · humidity 74%
Today22 Oct14°6°2.6 mm
Fri23 Oct13°6°25.1 mm
Sat24 Oct16°8°17.3 mm
Sun25 Oct13°8°
Mon26 Oct17°8°7 mm
Tue27 Oct16°10°2.2 mm
Wed28 Oct14°9°
Thu29 Oct15°10°1 mm
Fri30 Oct16°12°2.5 mm
Sat31 Oct16°10°25.4 mm
When to go to Bray
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 17 | 17 | 18 | 32 | 45 | 57 | 61 | 61 | 56 | 40 | 23 | 17 |
| High | 9° | 9° | 10° | 12° | 14° | 17° | 19° | 19° | 17° | 14° | 11° | 9° |
| Low | 4° | 4° | 4° | 6° | 8° | 10° | 12° | 12° | 11° | 9° | 6° | 4° |
| Rain (mm) | 103 | 78 | 83 | 72 | 79 | 71 | 62 | 76 | 79 | 114 | 115 | 113 |
| Wet days | 19 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 18 | 20 | 19 |
| Sea | 9° | 8° | 8° | 9° | 10° | 12° | 14° | 15° | 15° | 14° | 12° | 11° |
What's on in Bray
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Bray
Outdoors around Bray
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Harbour SplashWater parks
0.6 kmPanoramic view of BrayViewpoints
1.1 kmLarch Hill International Scout & Guide CentreCamp sites
1.5 kmPowerscourt Golf ClubGolf courses
1.6 kmUCD WindsurfSurf spots
2.5 kmUCD KitesurfSurf spots
2.5 kmSki Club of IrelandSki area · 0 km of pistes · 4 lifts
6 kmIrish Underwater CouncilDive site
10 kmUCD Sub Aqua ClubDive site
15 kmNature around Bray
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Ireland seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Bray
Earthquakes around Bray
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days0magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 19501magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record4within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
5.0Morfa Bychan 5 km ↙1984 · 132 km
Ancient sites nearby
Sites: 1
Tombs and cemeteries
Towns and villages around Bray
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Newtown Vevay2.5 kmKillbride3 kmKilmacanogue4.6 kmEnniskerry4.9 kmKilmallin5.4 kmRedford5.6 kmBallyorney6.1 kmKillough6.2 kmKilmurry6.7 kmBallybrew6.7 kmGreystones7.3 kmCalary Lower7.8 kmCurtlestown8 kmDelgany8 kmBallynerrin8.4 kmBahana8.7 kmBarnamire8.8 kmCrone9 kmKnockroe9.5 kmCalary Upper9.5 kmBallygannon9.8 kmDownshill9.9 kmCloon9.9 kmKilpedder10 kmCarriggower11 kmKilcoole11 kmWhite Hall11 kmBallycoyle12 kmOldboleys12 kmNewtownmountkennedy13 kmNewtown Mount Kennedy13 kmAurora13 kmGlendarragh13 kmLeabeg14 kmGlencree14 kmKilladreenan14 kmKilday15 km
Bray from above
Around Bray39 places to see, do and reach nearby
River DargleNature0.7 kmPowerscourt WaterfallNature9.8 kmGlencullen RiverNature3.1 kmShanganagh RiverNature7.2 kmLiffeyNature14 kmRiver DodderNature18 kmDalkey IslandNature7.8 kmFrazer BankNature6.0 kmLugnaquillaMountain36 kmMullaghcleevaunMountain23 kmTonelageeMountain25 kmCloghernaghMountain34 kmCorrigasleggaunMountain35 kmSlievemaanMountain38 kmSki Club of IrelandSki area6.0 kmIrish Underwater CouncilDive site10 kmUCD Sub Aqua ClubDive site15 kmRaheen-a-CluigMonument1.1 kmKilruddery HouseMonument2.5 kmKilliney ChurchMonument5.9 kmKill of the GrangeMonument9.7 kmSt Valery’s CrossMonument4.2 kmKindlestown CastleMonument6.9 kmArchbold's CastleMonument8.3 kmKilcoole ChurchMonument11 kmJames Joyce Tower and MuseumMuseum9.6 kmNational Maritime Museum of IrelandMuseum10 kmImaginosity: Dublin Children's MuseumMuseum11 kmBray DalyStation0.2 kmWoodbrookStation2.3 kmShankillStation4.0 kmTerminal 1Ferry port17 kmDublin Port Terminal 5Ferry port17 kmDublinPlace18 kmTallaghtPlace21 kmDún LaoghairePlace10 kmRathfarnhamPlace16 kmGreystonesPlace7.3 kmPalmerstownPlace25 km
Postal code
A98
Getting to Bray
Dublin AirportDUB
27 kmIsle of Man AirportIOM
138 kmGeorge Best Belfast City AirportBHD
158 kmBray DalyRailway station
0.2 kmWoodbrookRailway station
2.3 kmShankillRailway station
4 kmTerminal 1Irish Ferries · Passerelle Cherbourg 4
17 kmDublin Port Terminal 5Heysham Ferry Terminal
17 kmPlaces near Bray
Places with a climate like Bray
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Bray?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Bray.
What is the hottest month in Bray?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 19°C and lows of 12°C.
What is the coldest month in Bray?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 9°C and lows of 4°C.
What is the rainiest month in Bray?
November is the wettest month with about 115 mm of precipitation on 20 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Bray?
The sea is warmest in August at about 15°C and coolest in March at about 8°C.
What is the postal code of Bray?
The postal code of Bray is A98.