York vs Dublin

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.

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

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

York reaches an average high of 20°C (68°F) and drops to 12°C (54°F) at night during August. The daily temperature range is 8°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.

Dublin averages 19°C (66°F) for the high and 13°C (55°F) for the low, with a daily range of 6°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.

York receives approximately 72 mm of rainfall across 12 rain days during August. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Dublin sees 79 mm over 14 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%.