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Dublin in October
what's the weather like?

Dublin in October? Not the best window — aim for June.

Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · 53.35°N 6.26°W
57°FMax temperature
46%Rainy days
6.6hSunshine / day

Dublin weather in October

⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
48°F – 57°F
🌧 Rainy days
46% of days
☀️ Sunshine
6.6h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Autumn
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
4.5/10
📅 📅 Best month
June (7.1/10)

Should you visit Dublin in October?

⚠️ Fair

✅ Yes if: you want the lowest prices and minimal crowds.

❌ No if: you're looking for summer weather — conditions don't support it.

🌧 Rain : █████░░░░░ 46%
🌡 Temperature : ████░░░░░░ 57°F
☀️ Sunshine : █████░░░░░ 6.6h/d

Our take: Dublin in October: 46% rain, 6.6h of sunshine. Better to wait for June.

Dublin in October by trip type

What to expect in October

Autumn marks the end of peak season in Dublin. Temperatures drop (14°F) and rain returns (46% of days). With 46% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned.

All months for Dublin

Month-by-month comparison

MonthMin °FMax °FRain %Precip inSun h/dScore
🌦️ January39°F46°F41%0.1in4.2h3.5/10
🌦️ February39°F48°F48%0.1in5.4h3.8/10
🌦️ March41°F50°F45%0.1in7.4h4.2/10
🌦️ April43°F54°F41%0.1in10.4h5.5/10
🌦️ May48°F59°F40%0.1in12.6h7.0/10
🌦️ June54°F64°F48%0.1in12.0h7.1/10
🌦️ July55°F66°F47%0.1in10.9h7.1/10
🌦️ August55°F66°F45%0.1in10.7h7.1/10
🌦️ September52°F63°F46%0.1in8.9h6.8/10
🌦️ October48°F57°F46%0.1in6.6h4.5/10
🌦️ November43°F52°F44%0.1in4.7h4.0/10
🌦️ December43°F48°F45%0.1in2.7h2.8/10
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 October, Dublin averages 57°F, 46% rainy days and 6.6h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 4.5/10. See methodology →

October vs June (best month)

The best month is June (score 7.1/10). Difference:

FAQ — Dublin in October

Is October a good time to visit Dublin?
October is not recommended for Dublin (score 4.5/10). With 46% rainy days and 6.6h of sunshine, consider June (7.1/10) instead.
What's the weather like in Dublin in October?
It's cool with 57°F daytime and 48°F at night. 6.6h of sunshine per day. Pack warm clothes and favour indoor visits.

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