Dublin Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Dublin has an oceanic limate and slightly better weather than much of the country. The last two weeks in April and most of August tend to be sunny with warmer weather and the best time to travel.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
The weather in Dublin changes moderately throughout the year, offering enough variation to appreciate each season. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 20°C in July to a chilly 9°C in the coolest month, February.
Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around 4°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Generally, Dublin receives mid-range precipitation levels, with 886 mm annually. Precipitation levels in Dublin remain relatively steady throughout the year. November has the most rain, with 87 mm over 16 days. In March, this drops slightly to 60 mm, making the city's climate fairly predictable.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
For those who appreciate different seasons, Dublin serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in May with an average of 6.3 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 1.7 hours of daily sunlight. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average water temperature
The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 8°C in March to 15°C in August.
Water temperature over the year
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Dublin.
The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 83%. In April, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 68%. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed varies between 4 m/s and 6 m/s throughout the year. It is lowest in May, June, July, August and September and highest during January, February, March and December.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
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The best time of year to visit Dublin in Ireland
Other facts from our historical weather data:July has an average maximum temperature of 20°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 9°C.
November tops the wettest month list with 87 mm of rainfall.
March is the driest month with 60 mm of precipitation.
May is the sunniest month with an average of 188 hours of sunshine.
No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.
