Dublin weather
11-year climate averages (2015–2025), month by month
Dublin in october
Current month averages, based on 11 complete years of records (2015–2025). Read the full guide →
Dublin sits at 53°20′N 6°15′W in Ireland, in Europe. Its climate profile is shaped by these coordinates — and the 11 complete years of records below (2015–2025) reveal exactly how each season feels on the ground.
Below, you'll find monthly averages for temperature, rainfall and sunshine, drawn from the Open-Meteo Archive. Every month links to a full guide with what to pack, where to stay, and when to arrive.
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Dublin weather — FAQ
Q01What is the ideal season to travel to Dublin?
What is the ideal season to travel to Dublin?
The best months to visit Dublin are May, June, July, August. May-June catches the Liffey Boardwalk in daylight until 10pm plus Bloomsday on June 16, before American tour buses swamp Temple Bar in July.
Q02When does Dublin reach its peak summer heat?
When does Dublin reach its peak summer heat?
July runs the highest averages in Dublin, with typical daytime highs of 20°C (67°F). Rare 25C days push Dubliners to Sandycove's Forty Foot swim spot; offices empty by 3pm and pub gardens on Camden Street overflow.
Q03When is winter at its deepest in Dublin?
When is winter at its deepest in Dublin?
January brings the lowest averages, with daytime highs near 8°C (47°F). January greyness pushes locals into trad sessions at Cobblestone in Smithfield; hotel rates crash but 4pm sunset kills sightseeing.
Q04What is the wettest time of year in Dublin?
What is the wettest time of year in Dublin?
December typically records the highest monthly rainfall — around 96mm on average. Rain arrives as horizontal Atlantic mist, not downpour; DART trains keep running and locals never carry umbrellas, just hoods.
Q05What kind of climate does Dublin have?
What kind of climate does Dublin have?
Dublin, Ireland has mild summers, mild winters. Real Dubliners drink in the Stoneybatter triangle around Mulligan Grocers, not Temple Bar which locals call 'the tax on tourists.' The 46A bus to Dun Laoghaire beats any tour to see Joyce's Martello tower. Coppers nightclub on Harcourt Street is where nurses and gardai marry each other after 3am shifts. Boxty and coddle are winter-only; smoked mackerel from Cavistons in Glasthule is the summer move. You can read the detailed month-by-month breakdown on this page.