Dingle Holiday Weather Overview
Dingle is the only major town on the ancient Dingle Peninsula on the west coast of Ireland. A remote and beautiful place, Dingle lies amid dramatic landscapes of cliffs, beaches and mountains. Many visitors are drawn to Dingle because of its history, mythology and archaeology - there are over 2000 ancient monuments on the peninsula. Others come to experience a Gaelic way of life which has remained fairly traditional and unspoilt.
Dingle's Weather
In common with the rest of Ireland, Dingle experiences a mild but quite wet climate. The Gulf Stream stops winter temperatures from dipping too low, although winters can be stormy and windy rather than freezing cold.
Dingle in the Spring
Spring is a popular time to visit Dingle, as the natural scenery bursts into life. The average daytime temperature climbs steadily from 10°C in March to 15°C in May, with overnight lows increasingly slowly from around 5°C to 8 degrees. Rain is always possible and spring winds can blow strongly, so if you're visiting Dingle in the spring you should bring a sweater, layered clothing and wet weather gear.
On clear days, spring is perfect for exploring the rugged coastline around the Dingle Peninsula, or taking a boat trip to the now uninhabited Blasket Islands.
Dingle in the Summer
The summer months are the busiest time in Dingle, and its small streets quickly become clogged with traffic. Because of the wide open nature of the Peninsula, however, it's still possible to escape the crowds and find a quiet cove to while away the hours.
Summer temperatures in Dingle peak at a warm and pleasant 23°C in August, although occasional heat waves can push the temperature up higher than that. Sea breezes are refreshing, but again showers can strike at any time. Summer is the best time for spotting Fungie, Dingle Harbour's friendly resident wild dolphin.
Dingle in the Autumn
If you're not afraid of some good old fashioned weather, Dingle can be a beautiful place to visit in the autumn. Expect some wet and windy weather, with some fog and mist too. Daytime highs will reach around 14°C in October, falling to 10°C in November, and nights can be chilly and damp.
The mists and fog add to the Peninsula's rather mystical air, however, and this can be a magical time to explore the many archaeological monuments and mythological sites.
Dingle in the Winter
Dingle's winters are more wet than cold, and this is the season which brings the heaviest rainfall. It can be grey and wet for days on end, but there can also be breakthroughs of clear, frosty days which are an absolute delight. Daytime highs hover at around 8°C throughout the winter, with overnight lows of 3-4 Celsius or occasionally lower.
If you're visiting Dingle in the winter, wrap up warm with a hat, gloves and waterproof jacket - a scarf against the strong Atlantic winds would be a good idea too.
Best months to visit Dingle?
June and July are the best month to go for holiday or travel to Dingle. The weather averages gathered from Dingle weather forecast and Dingle weather history also forecast these months temperature to be around 15°c and average of 102.3333 hours of sunshine in a month.
Coldest months of Dingle?
February and March are the coldest months with temperature at around 6°c.
Which months receive most rainfall in Dingle?
November and December receive most rainfall with precipitation count of 152.64mm.
Travelling to Dingle? Check out our Weather averages of Dingle to better plan your holiday or travel.
If you would just like to know what the weather was for a past dates for research or education or you are just curious then visit our historical weather of Dingle section.