Leinster, Ireland
Rush
Rush is a small town in Leinster, Ireland, close to the sea. It has a population of about 9,231. The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.
Now9°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population9,231
Local time08:23
53.52° N, 6.10° WElevation 19 mUTC+1 · Irish Standard Time
Postal codeK56October: high / low14° / 8°
Rain this month92mm
Sea this month13°
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Rush at a glance
Sunrise · sunset08:06 · 18:1210 h 06 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous90% · Moonrise 16:57Northern lights tonightUnlikely tonightKp needed: 5.5Next 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
86 mm of rain
Driest monthFebruary
57 mm of rain
Warmest sea15°C
August
Monuments nearby6+
within 14 km
Weather in Rush
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
9°C
Today hour by hourRain · wind 44 km/h · humidity 86%
Today23 Oct13°7°26.6 mm
Sat24 Oct15°6°12.2 mm
Sun25 Oct12°8°
Mon26 Oct16°7°2 mm
Tue27 Oct16°9°1.1 mm
Wed28 Oct14°9°
Thu29 Oct15°10°0.5 mm
Fri30 Oct15°10°11.7 mm
Sat31 Oct13°7°
When to go to Rush
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 | 34 | 44 | 55 | 60 | 60 | 55 | 40 | 22 | 17 |
| High | 9° | 9° | 10° | 12° | 14° | 17° | 19° | 19° | 17° | 14° | 11° | 9° |
| Low | 4° | 3° | 4° | 5° | 8° | 10° | 12° | 12° | 11° | 8° | 6° | 4° |
| Rain (mm) | 74 | 57 | 63 | 58 | 67 | 68 | 61 | 74 | 69 | 92 | 86 | 87 |
| Wet days | 19 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 17 | 19 | 18 |
| Sea | 9° | 8° | 8° | 9° | 11° | 13° | 15° | 15° | 14° | 13° | 12° | 11° |
What's on in Rush
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Rush
Outdoors around Rush
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Lynder's Caravan ParkCamp sites
1 kmNewbridge Traditional FarmZoos
1.1 kmPortmarnock Golf ClubGolf courses
1.5 kmCorballis Caravan ParkCamp sites
2.2 kmThe Butterfly HouseZoos
2.8 kmThe Island Golf ClubGolf courses
3.1 kmSki Club of IrelandSki area · 0 km of pistes · 4 lifts
34 kmPortmarnock Sub-Aqua ClubDive site
10 kmNature around Rush
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Ireland seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Rush
Earthquakes around Rush
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
Ancient sites nearby
Sites: 1
Forts and camps
Towns and villages around Rush
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Lidoville2.8 kmPortrane3.1 kmLoughshinny3.1 kmLusk3.9 kmGreatcommon4.1 kmBallisk4.8 kmBaldongan5 kmDonabate5.2 kmBalcunnin5.2 kmCorballis5.6 kmBallough6.2 kmSkerries6.3 kmSeafield7.3 kmThe Five Roads7.6 kmCross of the Cage8.3 kmRichardstown8.7 kmBalrothery9 kmSea Mount9.3 kmGracedieu9.4 kmNevitt9.4 kmDooroge10 kmSwords10 kmBalrickard10 kmSaint Marnocks10 kmBalbriggan11 kmBallyboughal11 kmDermotstown11 kmBeldaragh11 kmFeltrim11 kmKinsealy-Drinan11 kmKitchenstown11 kmNags Head12 kmDallyhaysy12 kmClonard12 kmDrisnoge13 kmLispapple Cross Roads13 kmCloughran13 kmCloghran13 kmSaint Doolaghs13 kmHynestown13 kmDamastown14 kmBalscaddan14 kmKilleek14 kmKillosseny14 kmForrest Great14 kmOldtown14 kmNaul14 kmBelcamp14 kmTobertown14 kmBaldoyle14 kmWoodlands15 kmRivermeade15 kmKilsallaghan15 km
Rush from above
Around Rush34 places to see, do and reach nearby
Broadmeadow RiverNature8.3 kmWard RiverNature9.2 kmRiver BoyneNature24 kmRiver DodderNature22 kmRiver TolkaNature20 kmCamacNature23 kmLambay IslandNature7.0 kmSt Patrick's IslandNature7.1 kmPrince William's SeatMountain37 kmTwo RockMountain33 kmTibradden MountainMountain34 kmThree RockMountain32 kmKilmashogueMountain32 kmMontpelier HillMountain34 kmSki Club of IrelandSki area34 kmPortmarnock Sub-Aqua ClubDive site10 kmRogerstown EstuaryMonument2.4 kmDrumanaghMonument2.4 kmSwords CastleMonument10 kmGrange AbbeyMonument14 kmBaldongan ChurchMonument3.6 kmBaldoyle BayMonument14 kmCasino Model Railway MuseumMuseum8.9 kmRush & LuskStation2.5 kmDonabateStation5.3 kmSkerriesStation5.6 kmIreland's Eye Ferry ServiceFerry port15 kmTerminal 5Ferry port20 kmDublinPlace23 kmSwordsPlace10 kmBalbrigganPlace11 kmAshbournePlace19 kmCastleknockPlace24 kmSkerriesPlace6.3 km
Postal code
K56
Getting to Rush
Dublin AirportDUB
15 kmIsle of Man AirportIOM
115 kmGeorge Best Belfast City AirportBHD
123 kmRush & LuskRailway station
2.5 kmDonabateRailway station
5.3 kmSkerriesRailway station
5.6 kmIreland's Eye Ferry ServiceFerry port
15 kmTerminal 5Ferry port
20 kmPlaces near Rush
Places with a climate like Rush
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Rush?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Rush.
What is the hottest month in Rush?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 19°C and lows of 12°C.
What is the coldest month in Rush?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 9°C and lows of 4°C.
What is the rainiest month in Rush?
November is the wettest month with about 86 mm of precipitation on 19 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Rush?
The sea is warmest in August at about 15°C and coolest in March at about 8°C.
What is the postal code of Rush?
The postal code of Rush is K56.