When to go · Dublin
Dublin, month by month
The best months for Dublin: May, Jun, Jul, Aug.
Month by month
- JanuaryMixedCold, wet, dark by 16:30; some sights reduce hours.Dublin and the east, Ireland: coolCrowds: Low
- FebruaryMixedCold; rugby weekends fill hotels.Dublin and the east, Ireland: coolCrowds: Low
- MarchMixedMild; St Patrick's Day (Mar 17) crowds and high prices.Dublin and the east, Ireland: coolCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- AprilGoodShowers and sun; long evenings return.Dublin and the east, Ireland: fineCrowds: Medium
- MayGreatOne of the driest, brightest months.Dublin and the east, Ireland: best weatherCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- JuneGreatLong light until 22:00; Bloomsday Jun 16.Dublin and the east, Ireland: best weatherCrowds: High · 2 festivals or holidays
- JulyGreatWarm, peak season: book tickets and rooms early.Dublin and the east, Ireland: best weatherCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- AugustGreatPeak season and crowds; showers.Dublin and the east, Ireland: best weatherCrowds: High · 2 festivals or holidays
- SeptemberGoodQuieter and often settled; Fringe Festival.Dublin and the east, Ireland: fineCrowds: Medium
- OctoberGoodCooler and wetter; bank-holiday weekend is busy.Dublin and the east, Ireland: fineCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- NovemberMixedDark, wet, windy.Dublin and the east, Ireland: coolCrowds: Low
- DecemberMixedChristmas lights, but Dec 25–26 is closed almost everywhere.Dublin and the east, Ireland: coolCrowds: Medium · 2 festivals or holidays