Dublin weather in October (Dublin County, Ireland)

Will it be warm or cold in Dublin this October? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

In October, the weather in Dublin generally includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 15°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 9°C.

Precipitation

Dublin in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 79 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 17 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

With limited sunshine this month, there are about 97 hours of sun. It's ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Dublin climate page with graphs.

 

Dublin, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Water Temperature 14°C  

Chance of Rain 55%  

Precipitation 79 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 75%  

Windspeed 18 km/h  

Sunshine 97 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 31%  

Where to go in Ireland in October

Find out more about the weather in Ireland and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. With a water temperature of around 14°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Dublin.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Ireland? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Ireland. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.