Weather in Dublin
If you see pictures of Ireland and you marvel at how green everything is, then don’t be surprised to arrive here and realise that it rains a little more often than in the Great Victoria Desert … just a little.
But the best way to survive is to remember that old and wise saying:
‘There’s no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothing.’
And on the positive side while heat waves are rare, so are snowdrifts, hurricanes and tornados. In fact the rain is about as extreme as it gets.
Summer
- Bring sunnies, sunscreen and an umbrella.
- Temperatures are highest in July and August ranging from 15°C to 20°C (68°F) with a typical ocean temperature of 15°C (59°F).
Winter
- Bring boots, a jacket and an umbrella.
- Temperatures plunge in December and January to an average of 7°C (45°F) with about 40 days tipping below zero.
- Light snow is likely in February but no need for snow-tyres.
Spring and Autumn
- Bring boots, sunnies, jackets, T-shirts and an umbrella.
- Temperatures fluctuate between 10°C and 15°C (50°F and 60°F)
In general you should know that Irish skies are more often grey than blue but when they’re blue you appreciate it so much that you forget the grey. Honestly.
