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Dundalk, Ireland
Leinster · Ireland
Dundalk is a mid-size city in Leinster, Ireland with a population of 39,004. Elevation: 59 ft (18 m). Average temperature: 49°F (10°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Dundalk
Dundalk is the county town of County Louth in the province of Leinster, Ireland. The town is situated on the Castletown River, which flows into Dundalk Bay on the east coast of Ireland, and is halfway between Dublin and Belfast, 7 km (4.3 mi) south of the border between the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. It is surrounded by several townlands and villages that form the wider Dundalk Municipal District.
People
Climate
| Population | 39,004 |
| Population Density | 4,093 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 59 ft (18 m) |
| Coordinates | 54.0000°, -6.4167° |
| Timezone | Europe/Dublin |
| Country | 🇮🇪 Ireland |
| State / Province | Leinster |
| Average Temperature | 49°F (10°C) |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 40.2 inches (1,021 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Dundalk
Dundalk is a mid-size city in Ireland (Leinster) with a population of 39,004. The city sits at an elevation of 59 feet (18 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Dublin.
Climate in Dundalk
Dundalk has an average annual temperature of 10.2°C (50°F). The hottest month is Aug (15.4°C), the coldest is Jan (5.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1185 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 49.1°F |
| 9% below Ireland avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 263 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 59 ft (18 m) |
| Area | 9.5 sq mi (24.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,093/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 54.0000°N, 6.4167°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Dublin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 4.4 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 3.3 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 2.7 in | |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 4.1 in |
Dundalk has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 40°F in January to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.4") and April the driest (2.4").
Colleges & Universities in Dundalk
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carrickmacross Youthreach | College | - | Visit → |
Schools in Dundalk
16 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coláiste Rís | - | - | - | - |
| The Marist | - | - | - | - |
| CBS Primary | - | - | - | - |
| Christian Brothers Primary | - | - | - | - |
| Saint Joseph's National School & Campus | - | - | - | - |
| Saint Nicholas' Monastery National School | - | - | - | - |
| Dundalk Grammar School | - | - | - | - |
| St Fursey's National School | - | - | - | - |
| St. Brigid's Special School | - | - | - | - |
| Scoil Mhuire na nGael | - | - | - | - |
| De La Salle College | - | - | - | - |
| St Louis Girls School | - | - | - | - |
| St. Malachy's Infants' School | - | - | - | - |
| Redeemer Boys' National School | - | - | - | - |
| Coláiste Chú Chulainn | - | - | - | - |
| Réalt na Mara | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Dundalk
6 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ceol FM | irish music | MP3 192 kbps | |
| LMFM Country | - | AAC 127 kbps | |
| BFBS Northern Ireland | - | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| SVETUR (GB) | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Christmas FM | christmas, holiday | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Svetur | - | AAC+ 32 kbps |
Museums in Dundalk
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Irish Military Museum And Park | ||||
| Louth County Museum | ||||
| Newry and Mourne Museum | ||||
| Railway Museum |
Libraries in Dundalk
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ardee Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bessbrook Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Crossmaglen Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Dundalk Library and Library HQ | 0.0 | |||||
| Newry City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Warrenpoint Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Dundalk
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newry Market |
Hotels in Dundalk
5 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Dundalk
24 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Dundalk
14 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Dundalk
2 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Dundalk
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Dundalk
3 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Dundalk
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Dundalk
2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Dundalk
3 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Dundalk
2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Dundalk
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Dundalk
18 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Dundalk
5 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Dundalk
6 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Dundalk
12 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Dundalk
3 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Dundalk
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brehon Brewhouse | ||||
| Carlingford Brewing Company | ||||
| Dundalk Bay Brewery and Distillery | ||||
| Jumping Church Brewery | ||||
| Mourne Mountains Brewery | ||||
| Pearse Lyons Brewery |
Stadiums & Teams in Dundalk
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Dundalk
45 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Belfast International Airport | BFS | Large Airport |
| Dublin Airport | DUB | Large Airport |
| Casement Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| George Best Belfast City Airport | BHD | Medium Airport |
| Weston Airport | - | Medium Airport |
| Adamstown Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Allenwood Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Altamuskin | - | Small Airport |
| Athboy Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Aughrim Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Ballyboughal Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Ballyhavil Farm Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Carrickmore Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Carstown Ultralight Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Coalisland Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Craddenstown Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Crossmaglen Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Derryogue | - | Small Airport |
| Dolly's Grove Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Donnydeade Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Drumgurra Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Dungannon Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Dunslaughlin Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Ellistown Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Greaghlough Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Kilbrook Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Laytown Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lyons Estate Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Mayobridge Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Millicent Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Moyglare Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Mullaglass | - | Small Airport |
| Navan Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Newry private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Newtownards Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Rathfriland Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Redrock Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Slieve Croob Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Taggarts Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Tandragee Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Tarsan Lane Microlights | - | Small Airport |
| The Moy Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Tobertaskin Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Trim Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Woodview Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Dundalk
3 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Castletown Post Office | |
| Dundalk Post Office | |
| Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Dundalk
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Cuan Mhuire Newry |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Dundalk
17 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Church of the Holy family | |
| Dundalk Baptist Church | |
| Dundalk Islamic Culture Centre | |
| Dundalk Muslim Community Centre | |
| Dundalk Presbyterian Church | |
| Emmanuel Community Church | |
| Saint Brigid Shrine | |
| Saint Malachy's | |
| Saint Mary's | |
| Saint Nicholas Parish Church | |
| Saint Oliver Plunkett's Church | |
| Saint Patrick's Cathedral | |
| St Fursey's | |
| St. Brigid's Church | |
| St. Joseph's Church | |
| The Holy Redeemer | |
| The Redemptorists |
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What is the population of Dundalk?
Dundalk has a population of 39,004 residents and is located in Ireland. The population density is 4,093 people per square mile, spread across 9.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Dundalk?
Dundalk has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 263 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 40.2 inches.