When is the best time to go to Dublin

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Dublin, United States. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Dublin weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Dublin are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Dublin January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
13°C 110mm 5.9hrs 11.2hrs

Cool and damp weather often prevails in Dublin during the month of January

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Dublin for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the winter in Dublin and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night 1°C (34°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Dublin with around 110mm 4.3 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Dublin February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
15°C 110mm 6.8hrs 11.9hrs

February in Dublin is generally damp with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Dublin for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

February is in the winter in Dublin and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (62°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Dublin with around 110mm 4.3 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Dublin March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 117mm 8hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Dublin is characteristically mild and damp.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Dublin.

March is in the spring in Dublin and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Dublin with around 117mm 4.6 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Dublin April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 85mm 9.5hrs 13.8hrs

Dublin's weather in April is typically mild and a little damp in nature.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Dublin, with some very good weather at this time of year.

April is in the spring in Dublin and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Dublin with around 85mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Dublin May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 91mm 10hrs 14.7hrs

May is a a little damp month in Dublin and the temperature is generally warm.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Dublin, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

May is in the spring in Dublin and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Dublin with around 91mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Dublin June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 100mm 10hrs 11.2hrs

Hot, humid and a little damp weather often prevails in Dublin during the month of June

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Dublin for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

June is in the summer in Dublin and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Dublin with around 100mm 3.9 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10 hours of sunshine per day.

Dublin weather in June »

July

Dublin July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
30°C 125mm 9.5hrs 11.9hrs

July in Dublin is generally wet with the temperature being hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Dublin for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

July is in the summer in Dublin and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (92°F), whilst at night 21°C (69°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Dublin with around 125mm 4.9 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Dublin weather in July »

August

Dublin August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
30°C 110mm 9.2hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Dublin is characteristically hot, humid and damp.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Dublin for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

August is in the summer in Dublin and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 21°C (69°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Dublin with around 110mm 4.3 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Dublin weather in August »

September

Dublin September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 78mm 8.3hrs 13.8hrs

Dublin's weather in September is typically hot, humid and reasonably dry in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Dublin for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

September is in the fall / autumn in Dublin and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Dublin with around 78mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Dublin weather in September »

October

Dublin October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 62mm 8.2hrs 14.7hrs

October is a reasonably dry month in Dublin and the temperature is generally warm.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Dublin, with some very good weather at this time of year.

October is in the fall / autumn in Dublin and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Dublin with around 62mm 2.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Dublin weather in October »

November

Dublin November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 67mm 6.7hrs 11.2hrs

The weather in November in Dublin is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Dublin, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

November is in the fall / autumn in Dublin and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Dublin with around 67mm 2.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Dublin weather in November »

December

Dublin December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
14°C 95mm 5.9hrs 11.9hrs

December in Dublin is generally a little damp with the temperature being cool.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Dublin.

December is in the winter in Dublin and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (61°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Dublin with around 95mm 3.7 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Dublin weather in December »

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Dublin weather stats

Dublin weather statistics
Hottest month: July 33°C 91.4°F
Driest month: October 62mm 2.4ins
Sunniest month: April 9.5hrs
Coldest month: January 13.6°C 56.5°F
Wettest month: July 125mm 4.9ins
Warmest sea: August 28°C 82.4°F
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