Dublin climate
Dublin (Ireland) has a temperate oceanic climate (Köppen Cfb). The average temperature over the year is 10 °C50 °F, and about 983 mm39 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Dublin climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin | Frost days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 846 | 440 | 643 | 863.4 | 1 |
| Feb | 846 | 439 | 642 | 702.8 | 0 |
| Mar | 948 | 440 | 744 | 702.7 | 0 |
| Apr | 1152 | 643 | 947 | 612.4 | 0 |
| May | 1457 | 847 | 1152 | 672.7 | 0 |
| Jun | 1762 | 1152 | 1457 | 763.0 | 0 |
| Jul | 1864 | 1355 | 1560 | 803.1 | 0 |
| Aug | 1864 | 1254 | 1559 | 913.6 | 0 |
| Sep | 1661 | 1152 | 1457 | 763.0 | 0 |
| Oct | 1356 | 949 | 1152 | 1024.0 | 0 |
| Nov | 1051 | 744 | 947 | 1054.2 | 0 |
| Dec | 847 | 541 | 744 | 973.8 | 1 |
| Year | 1864 | 439 | 1050 | 98339 | 2 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total. Frost days are for the whole grid cell.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 91% | 78% | 0.7 | 8:02 |
| Feb | 90% | 76% | 1.4 | 9:44 |
| Mar | 88% | 74% | 2.5 | 11:41 |
| Apr | 86% | 73% | 3.9 | 13:55 |
| May | 84% | 73% | 4.9 | 15:51 |
| Jun | 84% | 76% | 5.0 | 16:58 |
| Jul | 85% | 78% | 4.6 | 16:30 |
| Aug | 86% | 78% | 3.8 | 14:46 |
| Sep | 87% | 74% | 2.9 | 12:35 |
| Oct | 88% | 74% | 1.7 | 10:27 |
| Nov | 90% | 73% | 0.9 | 8:31 |
| Dec | 91% | 76% | 0.5 | 7:32 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Dublin is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 18 °C64 °F and a low of 13 °C55 °F. The coldest is February, when highs average 8 °C46 °F and lows 4 °C39 °F. There is a clear seasonal cycle, with 9.5 °C17.1 °F between the average temperature of the warmest and the coolest month.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 983 mm39 in. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year. The wettest month is November (105 mm4.2 in), the driest is April (61 mm2.4 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 84% in May to 91% in December. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 73%) are typical of April. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 12 km/h (8 mph) in July to 20 km/h (13 mph) in January. Daylight lasts from about 7.5 hours in December to 17.0 hours in June.
Best time to visit Dublin
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are June–September. Average highs then reach 16 °C61 °F to 18 °C64 °F. Precipitation is 76 mm3.0 in to 91 mm3.6 in per month.
The most challenging month is January, which is cold, with average highs of 8 °C46 °F.
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an ideal. That means an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Dublin
- Winter (December–February) — highs around 8 °C46 °F, lows 439 to 5 °C41 °F, about 85 mm3.3 in of precipitation a month. Pack a warm coat, layers and closed shoes.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 948 to 14 °C57 °F, lows 440 to 8 °C47 °F, about 66 mm2.6 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 1762 to 18 °C64 °F, lows 1152 to 13 °C55 °F, about 82 mm3.2 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 1051 to 16 °C61 °F, lows 744 to 11 °C52 °F, about 95 mm3.7 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
How Dublin compares
The nearest larger place is Birmingham, about 307 km to the east. Compared with it, Dublin is on average 1 °C1.8 °F warmer. It receives 29% more precipitation (983 mm39 in vs 764 mm30 in). The difference is largest in December (2.8 °C5 °F warmer).
World Climates covers 3 places in Ireland. By annual mean temperature, Dublin is the 3rd warmest of them. By annual precipitation, it is the 3rd wettest. See all of them on the Ireland climate page.
Some places in other countries have a very similar pattern of temperature and rainfall. The closest matches are Belfast (United Kingdom, Cfb), Birkenhead (United Kingdom, Cfb) and Liverpool (United Kingdom, Cfb).
Nearby places
- Climate in Valley 112 km · 11 °C52 °F · 1,123 mm44 in
- Climate in Belfast 142 km · 10 °C50 °F · 1,068 mm42 in
- Climate in Isle of Man (Douglas) 147 km · 11 °C51 °F · 1,124 mm44 in
- Climate in Limerick 175 km · 10 °C51 °F · 1,091 mm43 in
- Climate in Birkenhead 215 km · 10 °C50 °F · 980 mm39 in
- Climate in Liverpool 217 km · 10 °C50 °F · 980 mm39 in
- Climate in Blackpool 218 km · 10 °C50 °F · 1,164 mm46 in
- Climate in Cork 219 km · 11 °C51 °F · 1,198 mm47 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Dublin?
July is the warmest month in Dublin. Its average high is 18 °C (64 °F) and its average low is 13 °C (55 °F).
What is the coldest month in Dublin?
February is the coldest month. Its average high is 8 °C (46 °F) and its average low is 4 °C (39 °F).
When does it rain the most in Dublin?
November is the wettest month with about 105 mm (4.2 in) of precipitation. April is the driest with about 61 mm (2.4 in).
What is the best time to visit Dublin?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are June–September.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station. So they can differ from airport records. The gaps are largest on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.