Dublin, IrelandQuick decision
When to visit Dublin?
🌞 Best time overall
June
🌡️ Optimal temperature
12°C–18°C in June
🌧 Least rain
48% rainy days in June
🌧 Wettest month
December (45%)
📅 Best score
7.1/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
Pubs & MusicYear-round — Temple Bar, live music and Guinness Storehouse.
LiteratureYear-round — Trinity College, Book of Kells and Joyce.
Nature ExcursionsMay–September — Howth cliffs, Wicklow Mountains and Giant's Causeway.
FestivalsJune — Bloomsday. March — St Patrick's Day.
FamilyJune–August — Phoenix Park, zoo and Dún Laoghaire coast.
Monthly climate data
Dublin weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌦️ January | 4°C | 8°C | 41% | 2.2 | 4.2h | 3.5/10 |
| 🌦️ February | 4°C | 9°C | 48% | 2.5 | 5.4h | 3.8/10 |
| 🌦️ March | 5°C | 10°C | 45% | 2.5 | 7.4h | 4.2/10 |
| 🌦️ April | 6°C | 12°C | 41% | 2.4 | 10.4h | 5.5/10 |
| 🌦️ May | 9°C | 15°C | 40% | 1.9 | 12.6h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ June | 12°C | 18°C | 48% | 2.7 | 12.0h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌦️ July | 13°C | 19°C | 47% | 2.6 | 10.9h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌦️ August | 13°C | 19°C | 45% | 2.6 | 10.7h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌦️ September | 11°C | 17°C | 46% | 3.1 | 8.9h | 6.8/10 |
| 🌦️ October | 9°C | 14°C | 46% | 3.0 | 6.6h | 4.5/10 |
| 🌦️ November | 6°C | 11°C | 44% | 3.0 | 4.7h | 4.0/10 |
| 🌦️ December | 6°C | 9°C | 45% | 2.8 | 2.7h | 2.8/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Acceptable
Average 12°C, 42% rainy days, 10.1h sunshine/day. Score: 5.6/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time
Average 19°C, 47% rainy days, 11.2h sunshine/day. Score: 7.1/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Challenging climate
Average 14°C, 45% rainy days, 6.7h sunshine/day. Score: 5.1/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Challenging climate
Average 9°C, 45% rainy days, 4.1h sunshine/day. Score: 3.4/10.
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FAQ
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June is ideal with 48% rainy days and 18°C. The months of June & July offer comparable conditions.
December is the wettest month with 45% rainy days.
Yes, June is the best month with an average of 18°C.
In winter, the average score is 3.4/10. Difficult period — prefer the peak season.
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