Dublin, Ireland

Best Time to Visit Dublin

The best time to visit Dublin is May to September.

Here's a month-by-month breakdown to help you pick the perfect time for your trip.

The year at a glance

Choose a month on the ring to see what it's like.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Best timeMayCool, some rain

Averages 12°C (53°F) with 69 mm of rain over the month.

5 of 12 months are a best time to visit.

Quick answer

Visit Dublin in May to September for the best weather and experience. Budget travelers should consider shoulder season for lower prices. A typical hotel night is $154, and daily spend is $33–$110 a person, hotel not included. What a trip costs →

  • Best time: the months named above
  • Good: either side of the best months
  • Off-peak: expect trade-offs, and often deals

Month-by-month guide

  1. January

    Off-peak

    Cold, some rain. Averages 6°C (43°F) with 68 mm of rain over the month.

  2. February

    Off-peak

    Cold, some rain. Averages 6°C (43°F) with 72 mm of rain over the month.

  3. March

    Off-peak

    Cold, some rain. Averages 7°C (45°F) with 73 mm of rain over the month.

  4. April

    Good

    Cool, some rain. Averages 9°C (48°F) with 56 mm of rain over the month.

  5. May

    Best time

    Cool, some rain. Averages 12°C (53°F) with 69 mm of rain over the month.

  6. June

    Best time

    Mild, some rain. Averages 15°C (58°F) with 72 mm of rain over the month.

  7. July

    Best time

    Mild, some rain. Averages 16°C (61°F) with 75 mm of rain over the month.

  8. August

    Best time

    Mild, wet. Averages 16°C (60°F) with 86 mm of rain over the month.

  9. September

    Best time

    Mild, some rain. Averages 14°C (58°F) with 76 mm of rain over the month.

  10. October

    Good

    Cool, wet. Averages 12°C (53°F) with 89 mm of rain over the month.

  11. November

    Off-peak

    Cool, wet. Averages 9°C (47°F) with 94 mm of rain over the month.

  12. December

    Off-peak

    Cold, wet. Averages 7°C (45°F) with 92 mm of rain over the month.

What the weather actually does in Dublin

Monthly averages from ten years of recorded weather (2014–2023), not a forecast.

Dublin is warmest in July (16°C / 61°F) and coolest in January (6°C / 43°F). November is the wettest month at 94 mm of rain, and April the driest at 56 mm. On weather alone, the most comfortable months for walking around (roughly 18–26°C without heavy rain) are June, July and August.

Average temperature and rainfall by month in Dublin
MonthAvg tempRainComfort
Jan6°C 43°F68 mm
Feb6°C 43°F72 mm
Mar7°C 45°F73 mm
Apr9°C 48°F56 mm
May12°C 53°F69 mm
Jun15°C 58°F72 mm
Jul16°C 61°F75 mm
Aug16°C 60°F86 mm
Sep14°C 58°F76 mm
Oct12°C 53°F89 mm
Nov9°C 47°F94 mm
Dec7°C 45°F92 mm

Comfort scores 18–26°C and under 30 mm of rain highest. Weather data: Open-Meteo historical archive (CC BY 4.0).

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