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Best time to visit Dublin

May to September, with May, June and September the sweet spot

Dublin is never truly hot or truly freezing, so the real trade-off is daylight, rain and price. Late spring and early autumn bring long evenings, fewer showers and slightly calmer hotels than peak July and August. Winter is grey, damp and dark by mid-afternoon, but it is also when the city is cheapest and its pubs, theatres and museums feel cosiest.

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Quick answers

Best overall
May, June and September
Best weather
June
Cheapest
January, February and November
Avoid
St Patrick's week if you dislike crowds and inflated prices; November for gloomy, wet days.

Dublin month by month

Average temperatures, rain, crowds and hotel prices. Hotel links open with dates in that month.

  1. January

    Mixed

    8° / 3°C

    Rain
    Medium
    Crowds
    Low
    Prices
    Low

    Cold, damp and dark by half four, but quiet and cheap. Suits budget travellers, pub lovers and museum hoppers.

    Events: Temple Bar TradFest

    Hotels in January

  2. February

    Mixed

    9° / 3°C

    Rain
    Medium
    Crowds
    Low
    Prices
    Low

    Still chilly and grey, with lengthening days. Good value unless a Six Nations home match fills the city.

    Events: Six Nations rugby at the Aviva Stadium · Dublin International Film Festival

    Hotels in February

  3. March

    Good

    10° / 4°C

    Rain
    Medium
    Crowds
    High
    Prices
    High

    Brisk and changeable, early spring blossoms. St Patrick's week brings huge crowds and peak prices; outside it, decent value.

    Events: St Patrick's Festival

    Hotels in March

  4. April

    Great

    13° / 5°C

    Rain
    Low
    Crowds
    Medium
    Prices
    Medium

    One of the drier months, with bright spells and blossom in the parks. Great for walking the city and coast.

    Events: Easter Rising commemoration at the GPO

    Hotels in April

  5. May

    Ideal

    15° / 7°C

    Rain
    Low
    Crowds
    Medium
    Prices
    Medium

    Long, often sunny days, fresh greenery and lively beer gardens before summer peak. Ideal for almost everyone.

    Events: Dublin Dance Festival · Bloom garden festival in Phoenix Park

    Hotels in May

  6. June

    Ideal

    18° / 10°C

    Rain
    Low
    Crowds
    High
    Prices
    High

    Mild, light until nearly 11pm and festive. Busy and pricier, but the best mix of weather and atmosphere.

    Events: Bloomsday

    Hotels in June

  7. July

    Great

    20° / 12°C

    Rain
    Medium
    Crowds
    High
    Prices
    High

    Warmest month, though 'warm' means low twenties at best. Peak tourist crowds, big outdoor gigs and top hotel rates.

    Events: All-Ireland Hurling and Football Finals at Croke Park

    Hotels in July

  8. August

    Great

    19° / 12°C

    Rain
    Medium
    Crowds
    High
    Prices
    High

    Pleasant but showery, with European holidaymakers everywhere. Good for families and day trips to Howth and Wicklow.

    Events: Dublin Horse Show

    Hotels in August

  9. September

    Ideal

    17° / 10°C

    Rain
    Medium
    Crowds
    Medium
    Prices
    Medium

    Often settled and mild, summer crowds thinning and the arts season starting. A favourite with those in the know.

    Events: Dublin Fringe Festival · Culture Night

    Hotels in September

  10. October

    Good

    14° / 8°C

    Rain
    High
    Crowds
    Medium
    Prices
    Medium

    Autumn colour, wetter and windier, cosy pub evenings. Hotels spike around the marathon and Halloween weekend.

    Events: Dublin Theatre Festival · Dublin Marathon

    Hotels in October

  11. November

    Mixed

    10° / 5°C

    Rain
    High
    Crowds
    Low
    Prices
    Low

    Wet, dim and quiet, one of the cheapest months. Suits indoor sightseers, theatre-goers and whiskey or Guinness tours.

    Events: Dublin Book Festival

    Hotels in November

  12. December

    Good

    8° / 3°C

    Rain
    High
    Crowds
    Medium
    Prices
    Medium

    Cold and rainy but twinkling with Christmas lights and packed pubs. Fun before Christmas; many places close 24 to 26 December.

    Events: New Year's Festival Dublin

    Hotels in December

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