When to go · Howth
Howth, month by month
The best months for Howth: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep. Months to avoid: Jan, Feb, Dec.
Month by month
- JanuaryAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Dec–Feb (wet, short daylight, cliff paths muddy).8 °C / 3 °C, 13 rain days46 °F / 37 °F, 13 rain daysCrowds: Low
- FebruaryAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Dec–Feb (wet, short daylight, cliff paths muddy).8 °C / 3 °C, 11 rain days46 °F / 37 °F, 11 rain daysCrowds: Low
- MarchMixedOutside the best window (May–Sep; Aug–Sep for heather on the cliffs). Across Ireland: St Patrick's week fills Dublin at peak prices; the rest of March is quiet and cool.10 °C / 4 °C, 11 rain days50 °F / 39 °F, 11 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- AprilGoodOutside the best window (May–Sep; Aug–Sep for heather on the cliffs). Across Ireland: Spring, lambs and longer days; Easter weekend busy.12 °C / 5 °C, 10 rain days54 °F / 41 °F, 10 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- MayGreatInside Howth's best window: May–Sep; Aug–Sep for heather on the cliffs.15 °C / 7 °C, 10 rain days59 °F / 45 °F, 10 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- JuneGreatInside Howth's best window: May–Sep; Aug–Sep for heather on the cliffs.18 °C / 10 °C, 9 rain days64 °F / 50 °F, 9 rain daysCrowds: High
- JulyGreatInside Howth's best window: May–Sep; Aug–Sep for heather on the cliffs.20 °C / 12 °C, 10 rain days68 °F / 54 °F, 10 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- AugustGreatInside Howth's best window: May–Sep; Aug–Sep for heather on the cliffs.20 °C / 12 °C, 10 rain days68 °F / 54 °F, 10 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- SeptemberGreatInside Howth's best window: May–Sep; Aug–Sep for heather on the cliffs.18 °C / 11 °C, 10 rain days64 °F / 52 °F, 10 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- OctoberGoodOutside the best window (May–Sep; Aug–Sep for heather on the cliffs). Across Ireland: Autumn storms begin; Halloween festivals and mid-term week at the end.14 °C / 8 °C, 12 rain days57 °F / 46 °F, 12 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- NovemberMixedOutside the best window (May–Sep; Aug–Sep for heather on the cliffs). Across Ireland: Dark and wet; some rural B&Bs and attractions close for the winter.11 °C / 5 °C, 12 rain days52 °F / 41 °F, 12 rain daysCrowds: Low
- DecemberAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Dec–Feb (wet, short daylight, cliff paths muddy).9 °C / 4 °C, 13 rain days48 °F / 39 °F, 13 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday