Dublin
Capital of Ireland
Dublin is the capital of Ireland and has a population of 592,713 in 2022. Visitors come to explore its historic landmarks, cultural sites, and green spaces.
What to see
Dublin features historic buildings and government sites such as Dublin Castle, the General Post Office, and Áras an Uachtaráin. Religious and historical heritage sites include Christ Church Cathedral, St Mary's Cathedral, Kilmainham Gaol, and Glasnevin Cemetery. For art and nature, visitors can explore the National Gallery of Ireland, St Stephen's Green, Phoenix Park, and the Samuel Beckett Bridge.
When to go
July and August are the warmest months, with daily highs of 19 °C and 18 °C and lows of 13 °C, along with 65 mm to 77 mm of rain across 16 to 17 rainy days. January and February are the coldest months, with daily highs of 8 °C and lows down to 3 °C. October brings the highest rainfall at 98 mm over 16 days, while December sees the most rainy days at about 20 days with 94 mm of rain.
Getting there
The nearest airport is Dublin Airport, located 9 km from the city.
Top sights in Dublin
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 19 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 8 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 13 | 10 | 8 |
| Average low, °C | 4 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 6 | 4 |
| Rainfall, mm | 83 | 65 | 70 | 64 | 74 | 70 | 65 | 77 | 72 | 98 | 94 | 94 |
| Rainy days | 15 | 16 | 17 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 20 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Dublin (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
Also worth a look
- Bull Island
- Chester Beatty Library
- Dublin Zoo
- EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum
- Hugh Lane Gallery
- Irish Museum of Modern Art
- Merrion Square
- National Botanic Gardens
- National Museum of Ireland – Archaeology
- National Museum of Ireland – Decorative Arts and History
- National Museum of Ireland – Natural History