Dublin · Month comparison
August vs July
July ranks #1 overall vs August at #3. Peak Dublin summer — Longitude music festival, peak tourist crowds and the most lively month
August
#3 of 12 months
Best match
Late summer at peak prices — Dublin Fringe Festival beginning and the tourist season still in full effect
- ↑Dublin Fringe Festival (late August into September): experimental theatre, comedy and performance city-wide
- ↑Summer warmth lingering (15–19°C); day trips to Glendalough and the Wicklow Mountains at their best
July
#1 of 12 months
Best match
Peak Dublin summer — Longitude music festival, peak tourist crowds and the most lively month
- ↑Longitude Music Festival (Marlay Park, July): major international artists in a beautiful park setting
- ↑Warm (16–20°C) long days; Howth village, coastal walks and outdoor music all excellent
| Factor | August | July |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 7 | 8 |
| Value score | 4 | 4 |
| Crowd score | 8 | 8 |
| Events score | 6 | 7 |
| Atmosphere | 7 | 8 |
| Avg high temp | 20°C | 20°C |
| Monthly rain | 74mm | 70mm |
| Daily sunshine | 6.5hrs | 7hrs |
August trade-offs
- ↓Still peak season; crowds and prices remain at their maximum
- ↓Some of the highest accommodation rates of the year
July trade-offs
- ↓Maximum tourist numbers; the City Centre, Temple Bar and tourist sites extremely busy
- ↓Hotel prices at annual peak; Longitude weekend demands months of advance booking
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