When to go · Ashbourne
Ashbourne, month by month
The best months for Ashbourne: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep.
Month by month
- JanuaryMixedOutside the best window (May–Sep for Emerald Park and race days; the town works year-round). Across Ireland: Short, wet, windy days; Dublin pubs and museums, not the coast.8 °C / 2 °C, 13 rain days46 °F / 36 °F, 13 rain daysCrowds: Low
- FebruaryMixedOutside the best window (May–Sep for Emerald Park and race days; the town works year-round). Across Ireland: Cold and wet; cheap flights and hotels outside the St Brigid's weekend.9 °C / 2 °C, 11 rain days48 °F / 36 °F, 11 rain daysCrowds: Low
- MarchMixedOutside the best window (May–Sep for Emerald Park and race days; the town works year-round). Across Ireland: St Patrick's week fills Dublin at peak prices; the rest of March is quiet and cool.10 °C / 3 °C, 12 rain days50 °F / 37 °F, 12 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- AprilGoodOutside the best window (May–Sep for Emerald Park and race days; the town works year-round). Across Ireland: Spring, lambs and longer days; Easter weekend busy.12 °C / 4 °C, 11 rain days54 °F / 39 °F, 11 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- MayGreatInside Ashbourne's best window: May–Sep for Emerald Park and race days; the town works year-round.15 °C / 6 °C, 11 rain days59 °F / 43 °F, 11 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- JuneGreatInside Ashbourne's best window: May–Sep for Emerald Park and race days; the town works year-round.18 °C / 9 °C, 10 rain days64 °F / 48 °F, 10 rain daysCrowds: High
- JulyGreatInside Ashbourne's best window: May–Sep for Emerald Park and race days; the town works year-round.20 °C / 11 °C, 11 rain days68 °F / 52 °F, 11 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- AugustGreatInside Ashbourne's best window: May–Sep for Emerald Park and race days; the town works year-round.19 °C / 11 °C, 12 rain days66 °F / 52 °F, 12 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- SeptemberGreatInside Ashbourne's best window: May–Sep for Emerald Park and race days; the town works year-round.17 °C / 9 °C, 11 rain days63 °F / 48 °F, 11 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- OctoberGoodOutside the best window (May–Sep for Emerald Park and race days; the town works year-round). Across Ireland: Autumn storms begin; Halloween festivals and mid-term week at the end.14 °C / 7 °C, 13 rain days57 °F / 45 °F, 13 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- NovemberMixedOutside the best window (May–Sep for Emerald Park and race days; the town works year-round). Across Ireland: Dark and wet; some rural B&Bs and attractions close for the winter.10 °C / 4 °C, 13 rain days50 °F / 39 °F, 13 rain daysCrowds: Low
- DecemberMixedOutside the best window (May–Sep for Emerald Park and race days; the town works year-round). Across Ireland: Christmas markets and pub sessions; almost everything stops 25–26 December.8 °C / 2 °C, 13 rain days46 °F / 36 °F, 13 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday