Dublin vs York

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, York edges ahead as the better destination in August. York offers 10 hours of daily sunshine with only 12 rain days, while Dublin sees 10 sunshine hours and 14 rain days.

Dublin sits in the comfortable travel range at 19°C. York is also comfortable at 20°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, York is the stronger choice in August.

Dublin reaches an average high of 19°C (66°F) and drops to 13°C (55°F) at night during August. The daily temperature range is 6°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.

York averages 20°C (68°F) for the high and 12°C (54°F) for the low, with a daily range of 8°C. The two cities feel quite similar in terms of temperature.

Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in August.

Dublin receives approximately 79 mm of rainfall across 14 rain days during August. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

York sees 72 mm over 12 rain days. That makes York the drier option by 2 rain days and 7 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.