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Dunshaughlin
St. Seachnall's Church
St. Seachnall's Church
Bective Abbey
Bective Abbey
Dunsany Castle and Demesne
Dunsany Castle and Demesne
Skryne Church
Skryne Church
Leinster, Ireland

Dunshaughlin

Dunshaughlin is a village in Leinster, Ireland. It has a population of about 4,035. The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.

Now7°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population4,035
Local time23:22
53.51° N, 6.54° WElevation 100 mUTC+0 · Greenwich Mean Time
Postal codeA85
The year in Dunshaughlinweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec37October
October: high / low14° / 7°
Rain this month98mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Dunshaughlin 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

84 mm of rain

Driest monthFebruary

64 mm of rain

Monuments nearby9+

within 15 km

Weather in Dunshaughlin

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

14-day forecast
7°C

Cloudy · wind 20 km/h · humidity 83%

Today hour by hour
Today25 Oct11°6°
Mon26 Oct17°5°7.2 mm
Tue27 Oct15°7°1.4 mm
Wed28 Oct15°7°
Thu29 Oct15°7°
Fri30 Oct15°10°3.7 mm
Sat31 Oct14°8°2.2 mm
Sun1 Nov11°4°
Mon2 Nov12°3°
Tue3 Nov10°5°

When to go to Dunshaughlin

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score151616354859595955371716
High8°8°10°13°15°18°20°19°17°14°10°8°
Low2°2°2°4°7°9°11°11°9°7°4°2°
Rain (mm)846467647376718473989091
Wet days181515131516181915171817

What's on in Dunshaughlin

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

Monuments and museums in Dunshaughlin

All monuments

Outdoors around Dunshaughlin

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
The O'MearaGolf courses
2.7 km
Carton TowerViewpoints
2.7 km
Pet FarmZoos
2.8 km
Petting FarmZoos
4.2 km
Emerald ParkTheme parks
4.3 km
Killeen Castle Golf ClubGolf courses
4.4 km

Nature around Dunshaughlin

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 Dunshaughlin

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Dunshaughlin

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

Earthquakes

Towns and villages around Dunshaughlin

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

Dunshaughlin from above

Postal code

A85

Getting to Dunshaughlin

Dublin AirportDUB
21 km
Belfast International AirportBFS
129 km
George Best Belfast City AirportBHD
130 km
Steam Train ExpressRailway station
6.3 km
M3 ParkwayRailway station
9.9 km
DunboyneRailway station
12 km
Terminal 4Ferry port
28 km
Cruise Terminal (Berth 18)Seatruck Terminal
28 km

Places near Dunshaughlin

Places with a climate like Dunshaughlin

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Dunshaughlin?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Dunshaughlin.
What is the hottest month in Dunshaughlin?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 20°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the coldest month in Dunshaughlin?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C.
What is the rainiest month in Dunshaughlin?
August is the wettest month with about 84 mm of precipitation on 19 wet days.
What is the postal code of Dunshaughlin?
The postal code of Dunshaughlin is A85.