Edinburgh vs Dublin

Edinburgh and Dublin are closely matched in August. Neither city has a clear advantage across all metrics. Your decision should come down to personal preference, cultural interests, and travel logistics rather than weather alone.

Edinburgh sits in the comfortable travel range at 17°C. Dublin is also comfortable at 16°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Dublin is the stronger choice in August. Edinburgh receives 3 more hours of sunshine per day, which matters for sightseeing and outdoor activities.

Edinburgh reaches an average high of 17°C (63°F) and drops to 11°C (52°F) at night during August. The daily temperature range is 6°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.

Dublin averages 16°C (61°F) for the high and 4°C (39°F) for the low, with a daily range of 12°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.

Edinburgh receives approximately 77 mm of rainfall across 13 rain days during August. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Dublin sees 60 mm over 5 rain days. That makes Dublin the drier option by 8 rain days and 17 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.