Dublin · WinterMonth summary
Dublin weather in December
❌ Poor
🌡️ Temperature min / max
6°C – 9°C
🌧 Rainy days
45% of days
☀️ Sunshine
2.7h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
2.8/10
📅 📅 Best month
June (7.1/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Dublin in December?
❌ Poor
✅ Yes if: you enjoy winter atmosphere and the lowest prices of the year.
❌ No if: you're looking for sunshine or outdoor activities.
Our take: Dublin in December: 45% rain, 2.7h of sunshine. Better to wait for June.
By trip type
Dublin in December by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ⚠️ Possible
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ❌ Not recommended
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ❌ Not recommended
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in December
🎯 Quiet period for families — fewer crowds but limited outdoor activities Winter in Dublin is cool (9°C during the day). Days are short (2.7h of sunshine) but the city reveals a different side. Expect rain on 45% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | 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
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In December, Dublin averages 9°C, 45% rainy days and 2.7h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 2.8/10.
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Comparison
December vs June (best month)
The best month is June (score 7.1/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +9°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : +3%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +9.3h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Dublin in December
Is December a good time to visit Dublin?
December is not recommended for Dublin (score 2.8/10). With 45% rainy days and 2.7h of sunshine, consider June (7.1/10) instead.
What's the weather like in Dublin in December?
It's cool with 9°C daytime and 6°C at night. 2.7h of sunshine per day. Pack warm clothes and favour indoor visits.
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