Best time to visit Dublin

The best months to visit Dublin are July, August and June, based on month-by-month temperature and rainfall data. The full year of weather, daylight, holidays, and festival timing is below.

July, August and June score best for Dublin weather:

  • June18° / 9°CJune has long evenings, Bloomsday on June 16, and good light for coastal DART trips.
  • July19° / 11°CJuly is mild summer, strong for Howth cliffs, Phoenix Park, and outdoor pub terraces with a rain shell.
  • August19° / 11°CAugust stays mild but wetter, so keep Kilmainham Gaol and museums ready around showers.

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By TripSapien Research · Updated May 20, 2026

Dublin weather by month

MonthHighLowRain (mm)Rainy daysDaylightSea
January65138h
February501010h
March10°551112h
April12°551114h11°
May15°601116h16°
JuneBest weather18°651017h17°
JulyBest weather19°11°551116h18°
AugustBest weather19°11°751215h19°
September17°601012h15°
October14°801210h14°
November10°75128h11°
December75137h10°

Temperatures in °C. Long-term monthly averages.

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Dublin month by month

January

Dublin in January: 8.2°C high, 2.3°C low, 65mm rain over 13 days, 7.8h daylight. Mild but rainy — flexible plans pay off.

February

Dublin in February: 8.6°C high, 2.1°C low, 50mm rain over 10 days, 9.5h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.

March

Dublin in March: 10.2°C high, 2.7°C low, 55mm rain over 11 days, 11.5h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.

April

Dublin in April: 12.3°C high, 3.9°C low, 55mm rain over 11 days, 13.7h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.

May

Dublin in May: 15°C high, 6.4°C low, 60mm rain over 11 days, 15.6h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.

JuneBest weather

Dublin in June: 17.7°C high, 9°C low, 65mm rain over 10 days, 16.7h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.

JulyBest weather

Dublin in July: 19.4°C high, 11°C low, 55mm rain over 11 days, 16.3h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.

AugustBest weather

Dublin in August: 19.1°C high, 10.9°C low, 75mm rain over 12 days, 14.6h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.

September

Dublin in September: 17°C high, 9.1°C low, 60mm rain over 10 days, 12.4h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.

October

Dublin in October: 13.7°C high, 6.7°C low, 80mm rain over 12 days, 10.2h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.

November

Dublin in November: 10.4°C high, 4.3°C low, 75mm rain over 12 days, 8.3h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.

December

Dublin in December: 8.5°C high, 2.6°C low, 75mm rain over 13 days, 7.3h daylight. Mild but rainy — flexible plans pay off.

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