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Howth Weather in September

Howth in September

The short of it: Howth in September averages a high of 17 °C (63 °F) and a low of 10 °C (50 °F), with 74 mm (2.9 in) of rain and about 12 h 35 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 17° · low 10° · rain 74 mm · daylight 12 h 35 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: June & July

Thirty years of records give Howth an average September high of 17°, a low of 10° and some 74 mm of rain. Much like August: highs about 17°, nights near 10°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 74 mm, the 6th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 35 min in mid-September, 131 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates September 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are June and July.

Against its neighbours, Howth runs cooler than most and wetter than most in September. Portmarnock, 6 km to the NW, is 1° warmer by day.

September in Howth, by the numbers

Warmth rank
4th warmest of 12
Rain rank
6th wettest of 12
Versus August
2° colder, 12 mm less rain
Versus October
3° warmer
Day–night spread
7°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 35 min
Average wind
18 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

September averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
PortmarnockLeinster6 km NW18°10°71 mm
DonaghmedeLeinster7 km W18°10°69 mm
MalahideLeinster9 km NW18°10°71 mm
BeaumontLeinster11 km W18°10°66 mm
Dún LaoghaireLeinster11 km SSW18°10°66 mm
MarinoLeinster12 km W18°10°64 mm
RingsendLeinster12 km WSW18°10°64 mm
BlackrockLeinster12 km SW18°10°66 mm

The Almanac · Howth Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
September
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Much like August: highs about 17°, nights near 10°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 74 mm, the 6th wettest month.

Climate of Howth by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January8°3°75 mm23 km/h8 h 1 min✦
February9°3°71 mm23 km/h9 h 44 min✦
March10°4°55 mm21 km/h11 h 41 min✦✦✦
April12°5°54 mm19 km/h13 h 55 min✦✦✦
May15°7°54 mm18 km/h15 h 51 min✦✦✦
June18°10°66 mm17 km/h16 h 59 min✦✦✦✦
July19°12°71 mm16 km/h16 h 31 min✦✦✦
August19°12°86 mm17 km/h14 h 46 min✦✦✦
September17°10°74 mm18 km/h12 h 35 min✦✦✦
October14°8°91 mm21 km/h10 h 26 min✦✦
November11°5°103 mm22 km/h8 h 31 min✦✦
December8°3°88 mm23 km/h7 h 31 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Howth in September

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Howth in September?

Days average 17 °C (63 °F) and nights 10 °C (50 °F), with about 74 mm (2.9 in) of rain over the month. Much like August: highs about 17°, nights near 10°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 74 mm, the 6th wettest month.

Is September a good time to visit Howth?

The Almanac gives September 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are June and July.

How long are the days in Howth in September?

In mid-September the sun is up for about 12 h 35 min. The days are shortening — from 7 h 31 min in December to 16 h 59 min in June.

Does it snow in Howth in September?

Hardly — September nights average 10 °C (50 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Howth in September?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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