General Post Office, Dublin Ard-Oifig an Phoist
The General Post Office is a post office in Dublin, Ireland, designed by Francis Johnston in Greek Revival and Georgian styles. The building's inception was in 1814, and it opened in 1818. It is the 22nd most looked-up sight in Ireland on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
July is the warmest month with average highs of 19 °C, while January and December are among the coldest with average lows of 4 °C. April is the driest month with 64 mm of rain, whereas October is the wettest month with 98 mm of rain. The site is located in Dublin, 9 km from Dublin Airport, and is 0 km from the capital city of Dublin.
Visitors can combine this visit with nearby locations such as St Mary's Cathedral at 0.2 km, Dublin Castle at 0.8 km, and Christ Church Cathedral at 1.0 km. The National Gallery of Ireland is 1.1 km away, and St Stephen's Green is 1.3 km from the site. The post office is open from Monday to Saturday, between 08:30 and 18:00. Admission prices are €17 for adults, €15 for concessions, and €8.50 for children. Wheelchair access is limited.
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 this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
