Drogheda
City in Ireland
Drogheda is a city in Ireland with a population of 40,956 in 2016. Located 41 km from Dublin, the city draws visitors with local points of interest such as Millmount Fort and St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church, Drogheda.
What to see
Visitors to Drogheda can explore historical landmarks in the city. Key sites include St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church, Drogheda and Millmount Fort.
When to go
The warmest months are July and August with daily highs of 19 °C and lows of 13 °C and 12 °C respectively. January, February, and December are the coldest months with daily highs of 8 °C and lows of 3 °C to 4 °C. October is the wettest month with 92 mm of rain over 16 days, while April has the lowest rainfall at 62 mm over 13 days.
Getting there
The nearest airport is Dublin Airport in Dublin, Ireland, located 32 km from Drogheda.
Top sights in Drogheda
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 19 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 8 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 13 | 10 | 8 |
| Average low, °C | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 8 | 5 | 4 |
| Rainfall, mm | 79 | 59 | 66 | 62 | 71 | 74 | 66 | 79 | 72 | 92 | 86 | 87 |
| Rainy days | 15 | 16 | 17 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 20 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Drogheda (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.