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Best time to visit Dublin
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Soft rain is likely whatever the month.
See Dublin on the globeDublin month by month
| Month | Rating | Avg high | Rain | Crowds | Flights | What’s on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | 8°C | Wet | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| February | Poor | 9°C | Some rain | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| March | Mixed | 11°C | Some rain | Moderate | Average | St Patrick’s Day |
| April | Mixed | 13°C | Some rain | Moderate | Average | – |
| May | Good | 15°C | Some rain | Moderate | Average | – |
| June | Great | 18°C | Some rain | Peak crowds | Priciest | Bloomsday |
| July | Good | 20°C | Some rain | Peak crowds | Priciest | – |
| August | Good | 19°C | Some rain | Peak crowds | Priciest | – |
| September | Good | 17°C | Some rain | Moderate | Average | – |
| October | Poor | 14°C | Wet | Moderate | Average | – |
| November | Poor | 10°C | Wet | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| December | Poor | 8°C | Wet | Moderate | Average | – |
Festivals, events and seasons in Dublin
- March🎉 St Patrick’s DayThe big parade on 17 March; book well ahead.
- June🎉 BloomsdayJoyce fans in Edwardian dress on 16 June.
Good to know
- Flights to Dublin are usually cheapest in January–February and November. The catch: January and November are rainy.
- Crowds and prices peak in June–August, so book early.
Guinness signed a 9,000-year lease on its St James’s Gate brewery in 1759.
Questions people ask
When is the best time to visit Dublin?
The best time to visit Dublin is June–September. Soft rain is likely whatever the month.
What is the cheapest time to fly to Dublin?
Flights are usually cheapest in January–February and November, when demand is lowest.
When is Dublin busiest?
Dublin is busiest in June–August.
What is the weather like in Dublin?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 20°C, and January the coolest at 8°C. The wettest period is October–January.
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