Leinster, Ireland
Ranelagh
Ranelagh is a locality in Leinster, Ireland, close to the sea. The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.
Now12°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time15:26
53.33° N, 6.26° WElevation 21 mUTC+1 · Irish Standard Time
October: high / low14° / 8°
Rain this month100mm
Sea this month13°
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Ranelagh at a glance
Sunrise · sunset08:05 · 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 month20°C
Average high in July
Coolest month3°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthNovember
96 mm of rain
Driest monthJuly
65 mm of rain
Warmest sea15°C
August
Monuments nearby10+
within 13 km
Weather in Ranelagh
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
12°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 10 km/h · humidity 62%
Today22 Oct13°5°2.8 mm
Fri23 Oct11°5°27.1 mm
Sat24 Oct15°6°19.5 mm
Sun25 Oct12°7°
Mon26 Oct17°6°7 mm
Tue27 Oct17°9°3 mm
Wed28 Oct14°7°
Thu29 Oct14°8°0.5 mm
Fri30 Oct16°11°3 mm
Sat31 Oct14°9°43.9 mm
When to go to Ranelagh
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 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 36 | 49 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 40 | 20 | 17 |
| High | 8° | 9° | 11° | 13° | 16° | 18° | 20° | 20° | 18° | 14° | 11° | 9° |
| Low | 3° | 3° | 3° | 5° | 7° | 10° | 12° | 12° | 10° | 8° | 5° | 3° |
| Rain (mm) | 85 | 67 | 72 | 66 | 75 | 70 | 65 | 78 | 73 | 100 | 96 | 96 |
| Wet days | 18 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 17 | 18 | 18 |
| Sea | 9° | 8° | 8° | 9° | 11° | 13° | 15° | 15° | 15° | 13° | 12° | 11° |
What's on in Ranelagh
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Music venues
National Stadium145 South Circular Rd., Dublin · 1.6 km
3 showsMonuments and museums in Ranelagh
1.6 km
St. Sepulchre's PalaceBuilt 1170
2.2 km
St Audoen's Church, DublinBuilt 11902.4 km
St. Mary's Abbey, DublinBuilt 1139
5.3 km
Casino at MarinoBuilt 1757
3.7 km
Rathfarnham CastleBuilt 1583
3.8 km
Kilmainham Gaol
Museum1.5 km
National Museum of IrelandBuilt 1877Museum1.5 km
National Museum of Ireland, Kildare StreetBuilt 1890More museums: Mary Aikenhead Heritage Centre
Outdoors around Ranelagh
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Geographic PointerViewpoints
0.5 kmFormer swimming areaViewpoints
0.6 kmHarbour SplashWater parks
0.6 kmRoyal Dublin Golf ClubGolf courses
1.1 kmPortmarnock Golf ClubGolf courses
1.5 kmLarch Hill International Scout & Guide CentreCamp sites
1.5 kmSki Club of IrelandSki area · 0 km of pistes · 4 lifts
13 kmUCD Sub Aqua ClubDive site
2.5 kmIrish Underwater CouncilDive site
8.9 kmPortmarnock Sub-Aqua ClubDive site
14 kmNature around Ranelagh
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Ireland seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Ranelagh
Earthquakes around Ranelagh
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 · 146 km
Towns and villages around Ranelagh
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Ranelagh from above
Around Ranelagh42 places to see, do and reach nearby
River DodderNature2.6 kmRiver PoddleNature5.4 kmRiver TolkaNature4.1 kmCamacNature3.2 kmOwendoher RiverNature3.5 kmBradogue RiverNature2.3 kmBull IslandNature8.5 kmSandymount StrandNature3.4 kmMullaghcleevaunMountain27 kmTonelageeMountain32 kmCamenabologueMountain39 kmKippureMountain18 kmConavallaMountain37 kmDjouceMountain22 kmSki Club of IrelandSki area13 kmUCD Sub Aqua ClubDive site2.5 kmIrish Underwater CouncilDive site8.9 kmPortmarnock Sub-Aqua ClubDive site14 kmSt. Sepulchre's PalaceMonument1.6 kmSt Audoen's Church, DublinMonument2.2 kmSt. Mary's Abbey, DublinMonument2.4 kmCasino at MarinoMonument5.3 kmRathfarnham CastleMonument3.7 kmKilmainham GaolMonument3.8 kmKill of the GrangeMonument8.2 kmKilliney ChurchMonument12 kmNational Museum of IrelandMuseum1.5 kmNational Museum of Ireland, Kildare StreetMuseum1.5 kmNational Gallery of IrelandMuseum1.6 kmChester Beatty LibraryMuseum1.8 kmNational Museum of Ireland, Merrion StreetMuseum1.4 kmGrand Canal DockStation1.9 kmDublin PearseStation1.9 kmLansdowne RoadStation2.0 kmCruise Terminal (Berth 18)Ferry port3.0 kmTerminal 4Ferry port3.5 kmDublinPlace0.9 kmTallaghtPlace9.0 kmBrayPlace17 kmDún LaoghairePlace8.9 kmSwordsPlace15 kmRathfarnhamPlace3.4 km
Getting to Ranelagh
Dublin AirportDUB
11 kmIsle of Man AirportIOM
137 kmGeorge Best Belfast City AirportBHD
146 kmGrand Canal DockRailway station
1.9 kmDublin PearseRailway station
1.9 kmLansdowne RoadRailway station
2 kmCruise Terminal (Berth 18)Seatruck Terminal
3 kmTerminal 4Ferry port
3.5 kmPlaces near Ranelagh
Places with a climate like Ranelagh
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Ranelagh?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Ranelagh.
What is the hottest month in Ranelagh?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 20°C and lows of 12°C.
What is the coldest month in Ranelagh?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 8°C and lows of 3°C.
What is the rainiest month in Ranelagh?
November is the wettest month with about 96 mm of precipitation on 18 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Ranelagh?
The sea is warmest in August at about 15°C and coolest in March at about 8°C.