Phoenix Park Páirc an Fhionnuisce
Phoenix Park is a park in Dublin, Ireland, covering 707 km2. It is the 14th most looked-up sight in the country on English Wikipedia. The park is operated by the Office of Public Works.
Planning a visit
The warmest months are July and August, with daily highs of about 19 °C and 18 °C. The lowest temperatures occur in January and February, when daily lows are 3 °C. Rainfall is highest from October to December, with October seeing 99 mm of rain. December has the most rainy days, with rain on about 20 days.
The park is 5 km from Dublin, the capital, and 9 km from Dublin Airport (DUB). There is no fee to visit. Nearby sites include Áras an Uachtaráin (0.9 km) and Kilmainham Gaol (2.1 km). Glasnevin Cemetery is 3.9 km away, while Christ Church Cathedral and Dublin Castle are 4.1 km and 4.4 km away, respectively.
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 | 19 | 16 | 13 | 10 | 8 |
| Average low, °C | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 4 |
| Rainfall, mm | 83 | 66 | 70 | 65 | 74 | 70 | 66 | 79 | 72 | 99 | 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.
