Dublin City Weather - Met Éireann Forecast for Dublin City, Ireland (2024)

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What is the climate in Dublin Ireland right now? ›

TONIGHT. Dry tonight with clear spells. Lowest temperatures of 9 to 11 degrees in light to moderate northwest winds.

Overview of Ireland's Climate

Rainfall is abundant and well-distributed throughout the year, with December and January being the wettest months. The average daily sunshine hours during the months of May and June is between 5 to 6.5 hours.

The coldest months of the year are January and February with average temperatures of 2ºC to 8ºC (36ºF - 46ºF). Winters in Dublin are not usually very cold and it's rare for it to snow or freeze. Nevertheless, due to a high level of humidity, it always feels colder than what the thermometer shows.

Met Éireann - The Irish Meteorological Service.

The best time to visit Ireland is between March and May, and September to November, when it's not as crowded as it is in summer, or as cold as it is in winter. That said, Ireland has a mild, temperate climate and although it's rainy at times, you can visit all year round.

For climatological and meteorological purposes, on the basis of air temperature, seasons are regarded as three – month periods as follows: December to February – winter, March to May – spring, June to August – summer and September to November – autumn.

Is Ireland expensive to live in? Yes, Ireland is known for its relatively high cost of living as the average cost of housing, utilities, groceries, transportation, and other daily expenses is quite high.

Sherkin Island off the coast of county Cork, has the lowest levels of annual rainfall. If you're a sun-seeker, a good bet is to head for Ireland's Sunny South-East, comprising the counties of Carlow, Kilkenny, Tipperary, Waterford, and Wexford.

Ireland is known for its rich heritage, magnificent landscapes, rugged terrain, and friendly and warm people. This birthplace of the Game of Thrones has much to offer to all travellers, from gorgeous, diverse landscapes, Irish pubs, and the sport of rugby to castles, the world's best coffee, and beer.

Generally speaking, Ireland is quite casual. Most people wear jeans and a shirt or blouse when eating out in restaurants or heading to the pub. However, if you plan to enjoy some fine dining or want to hit up a fancy bar, then this calls for some more formal attire.

Is Dublin expensive to visit? ›

All in all, Dublin is definitely expensive to visit but it remains a relatively safe and fun place to explore as a tourist. So, I would recommend still visiting, just make sure you budget well before you do!

Euro (€) is the currency used in the Republic of Ireland (including most big cities that we visit: Dublin, Cork, Galway, Kilkenny, Kerry, Donegal, Mayo and Waterford). If you're flying into Dublin, you'll need Euro first!

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Typically Ireland is cloudier and wetter than most of the UK. It generally has milder winters, and cooler summers. Both have mild climates but the UK is more prone to extreme temperatures, particularly heatwaves from the continent that reach northern Europe every summer.

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We have a mild, temperate climate with warm summers and mild winters.