Leinster, Ireland
Greystones
Greystones is a small town in Leinster, Ireland, close to the sea. It has a population of about 14,569 (2006). The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.
Now12°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population14,569
Local time14:35
53.14° N, 6.06° WElevation 80 mUTC+1 · Irish Standard Time
Postal codeA63October: high / low14° / 9°
Rain this month122mm
Sea this month14°
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Greystones at a glance
Sunrise · sunset08:04 · 18:1510 h 11 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous85% · Moonrise 16:46Northern lights tonightUnlikely tonightKp needed: 5.8Next holiday26 OctoberOctober Bank HolidayNext eclipse20 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJun–Aug
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month18°C
Average high in July
Coolest month4°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthNovember
124 mm of rain
Driest monthJuly
64 mm of rain
Warmest sea15°C
August
Monuments nearby6+
within 13 km
Weather in Greystones
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°7°25.1 mm
Sat24 Oct16°8°17.3 mm
Sun25 Oct13°8°
Mon26 Oct16°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 Greystones
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 | 31 | 43 | 56 | 61 | 61 | 55 | 40 | 23 | 17 |
| High | 9° | 9° | 10° | 12° | 14° | 17° | 18° | 18° | 17° | 14° | 11° | 9° |
| Low | 4° | 4° | 4° | 6° | 8° | 10° | 12° | 12° | 11° | 9° | 6° | 4° |
| Rain (mm) | 112 | 84 | 88 | 75 | 82 | 73 | 64 | 78 | 82 | 122 | 124 | 120 |
| 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 Greystones
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Greystones
Outdoors around Greystones
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Rock of KilcooleViewpoints
0.7 kmDruids Glen Golf CourseGolf courses
1 kmRoundwood Caravan & Camping ParkCamp sites
1.2 kmPowerscourt Golf ClubGolf courses
1.6 kmBray Greystones ViewViewpoints
3.4 kmTelegraph SlabClimbing
3.4 kmSki Club of IrelandSki area · 0 km of pistes · 4 lifts
12 kmIrish Underwater CouncilDive site
17 kmNature around Greystones
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Ireland seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Greystones
Earthquakes around Greystones
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 · 128 km
Towns and villages around Greystones
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Ballynerrin1.6 kmRedford1.8 kmDelgany2.2 kmKnockroe2.5 kmBallygannon2.7 kmKilcoole4.2 kmKilpedder4.6 kmKilmurry5.3 kmCalary Lower5.5 kmKilmacanogue5.5 kmDownshill6.2 kmNewtownmountkennedy6.5 kmNewtown Mount Kennedy6.6 kmLeabeg6.7 kmCalary Upper6.9 kmKillbride7 kmKillough7.3 kmBray7.3 kmNewtown Vevay7.3 kmCarriggower7.6 kmKilladreenan7.8 kmNewcastle8.1 kmBallyorney8.2 kmGlendarragh8.8 kmKilday9 kmEnniskerry9.1 kmWhite Hall9.5 kmBahana9.6 kmKilmallin9.9 kmBallyvolan10 kmKiltimon10 kmBalliahinch10 kmCrone11 kmKilmartin11 kmCurtlestown11 kmBallybrew11 kmBarnamire12 kmKilliskey12 kmSraghmore12 kmKnockraheen12 kmBallyduff Cross Roads13 kmKnockatemple13 kmTomcoyle Lower13 kmCloon13 kmKnockadreet14 kmRoundwood14 kmAshtown14 kmNun’s Cross14 kmBallycoyle14 km
Greystones from above
Around Greystones33 places to see, do and reach nearby
River DargleNature7.9 kmPowerscourt WaterfallNature9.9 kmGlencullen RiverNature7.5 kmLiffeyNature15 kmLough DanNature17 kmVartry ReservoirNature14 kmMoulditch BankNature2.1 kmLeamore StrandNature7.1 kmLugnaquillaMountain33 kmMullaghcleevaunMountain23 kmTonelageeMountain23 kmCloghernaghMountain31 kmCorrigasleggaunMountain32 kmSlievemaanMountain35 kmSki Club of IrelandSki area12 kmIrish Underwater CouncilDive site17 kmKindlestown CastleMonument1.7 kmRaheen-a-CluigMonument6.2 kmKilliney ChurchMonument13 kmSt Valery’s CrossMonument11 kmKilcoole ChurchMonument3.8 kmKilruddery HouseMonument5.2 kmGreystonesStation0.4 kmKilcooleStation4.1 kmBray DalyStation7.5 kmTerminal 1Ferry port24 kmDublin Port Terminal 5Ferry port25 kmDublinPlace25 kmBrayPlace7.3 kmDún LaoghairePlace18 kmWicklowPlace18 kmRathfarnhamPlace23 kmKnocklyonPlace24 km
Postal code
A63
Getting to Greystones
Dublin AirportDUB
35 kmIsle of Man AirportIOM
141 kmGeorge Best Belfast City AirportBHD
165 kmGreystonesRailway station
0.4 kmKilcooleRailway station
4.1 kmBray DalyRailway station
7.5 kmTerminal 1Irish Ferries · Passerelle Cherbourg 4
24 kmDublin Port Terminal 5Heysham Ferry Terminal
25 kmPlaces near Greystones
Places with a climate like Greystones
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Greystones?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Greystones.
What is the hottest month in Greystones?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 18°C and lows of 12°C.
What is the coldest month in Greystones?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 9°C and lows of 4°C.
What is the rainiest month in Greystones?
November is the wettest month with about 124 mm of precipitation on 20 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Greystones?
The sea is warmest in August at about 15°C and coolest in March at about 8°C.
What is the postal code of Greystones?
The postal code of Greystones is A63.