Climate Insights for Drogheda
County Louth, The Borough District of Drogheda, Ireland
Climate Overview
The climate in Drogheda is temperate. The average annual temperature is 11°C and approximately 864 mm of precipitation falls per year. Drogheda receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Drogheda is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, February, March, when temperatures can drop to 4°C. Light snow can occur between January and March.The climate in Drogheda is temperate. The average annual temperature is 52°F and approximately 34 in of precipitation falls per year. Drogheda receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Drogheda is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, February, March, when temperatures can drop to 39°F. Light snow can occur between January and March.
Temperature
Drogheda sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 4°C to 19°C. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 19°C with a mean of 16°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 4°C and an average of 6°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.Drogheda sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 39°F to 67°F. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 67°F with a mean of 61°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 39°F and an average of 43°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 10°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 6°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Drogheda is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 864 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 72 mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 86 mm of rainfall. October and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 54 mm. That's 32 mm less than September, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Light snowfall can occur between January and March, totalling around 8cm annually. March is the snowiest month with approximately 4cm.Drogheda is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 34 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.8 in per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 3.4 in of rainfall. October and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 2.1 in. That's 1.3 in less than September, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Light snowfall can occur between January and March, totalling around 3in annually. March is the snowiest month with approximately 2in.
Wind
Drogheda is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 17km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 21km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 14km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 7km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 19km/h in winter, 16km/h in spring, 14km/h in summer, 17km/h in autumn.Drogheda is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 10mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 13mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 9mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 12mph in winter, 10mph in spring, 9mph in summer, 11mph in autumn.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Drogheda is during July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 16°C with modest rainfall averaging 78 mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 4°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.The best time to visit Drogheda is during July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 61°F with modest rainfall averaging 3.1 in per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 39°F. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Drogheda based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Drogheda based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in inches (in) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.