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
1°C 58mm 4.1hrs 10.7hrs

January is a reasonably dry month in Dublin and the temperature is generally cold.

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.

January is in the winter in Dublin and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 1°C (34°F), whilst at night -9°C (16°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Dublin with around 58mm 2.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Dublin February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
3°C 53mm 5hrs 11.6hrs

February in Dublin is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cold.

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 freezing 3°C (37°F), whilst at night -7°C (19°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Dublin with around 53mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Dublin March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
9°C 80mm 5.7hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Dublin is characteristically cool and a little damp.

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.

March is in the spring in Dublin and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 10°C (50°F), whilst at night -2°C (29°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Dublin with around 80mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Dublin April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
15°C 90mm 7.3hrs 14.2hrs

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

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

April is in the spring in Dublin and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (61°F), whilst at night 4°C (38°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Dublin with around 90mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Dublin May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 101mm 8.5hrs 15.4hrs

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

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

May is in the spring in Dublin and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 9°C (49°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Dublin with around 101mm 4 inches of rain making it a damp 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 8.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Dublin June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 91mm 9.5hrs 10.7hrs

June 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 extremely good weather at this time of year.

June is in the summer in Dublin and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th 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 10 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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July

Dublin July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 105mm 9.3hrs 11.6hrs

July in Dublin is generally damp with the temperature being warm.

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

July is in the summer in Dublin and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 17°C (62°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Dublin with around 105mm 4.1 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 9.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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August

Dublin August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 82mm 8.4hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Dublin is characteristically warm, humid and a little damp.

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

August is in the summer in Dublin and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Dublin with around 82mm 3.2 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 8.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Dublin weather in August »

September

Dublin September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 75mm 7.7hrs 14.2hrs

Dublin's weather in September is typically warm and reasonably dry in nature.

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

September is in the fall / autumn in Dublin and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Dublin with around 75mm 2.9 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 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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October

Dublin October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
16°C 56mm 6.5hrs 15.4hrs

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

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Dublin, with some inordinately 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 a cool 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Dublin with around 56mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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November

Dublin November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
10°C 80mm 3.9hrs 10.7hrs

Dublin's weather in November is typically cool and a little damp 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 relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the fall / autumn in Dublin and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (51°F), whilst at night 0°C (32°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Dublin with around 80mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 3.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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December

Dublin December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
3°C 70mm 3.1hrs 11.6hrs

December in Dublin is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cold.

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.

December is in the winter in Dublin and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 4°C (39°F), whilst at night -5°C (23°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Dublin with around 70mm 2.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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Dublin weather stats

Dublin weather statistics
Hottest month: July 28.6°C 83.5°F
Driest month: February 53mm 2.1ins
Sunniest month: June 9.5hrs
Coldest month: January 0.7°C 33.3°F
Wettest month: July 105mm 4.1ins
Warmest sea: August 23.7°C 74.7°F
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