October · Ireland
Best time to visit Dublin in October Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Dublin in October
Average temperature 12°C, 124 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 89% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
October score
4.9/10
Ranked #7 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 12°C
- Rainfall
- 124 mm
- Humidity
- 89%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
October in Dublin scores 4.9/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #7 of 12. Expect around 12°C, 124 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Georgian doors, pub sessions, and coastal cliffs feel finest May through September.
October in Dublin — off-season conditions
Temperatures hover around 12°C (54°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
124 mm of rain signals a properly wet month, with only almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine to count on — build indoor options into the schedule.
That is 4.9/10 on the same scale — 7th of 12 months, versus 8.5/10 for the best month here.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, June is materially better in Dublin — 3.6 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Dublin in October?
- In October, Dublin averages 12°C, 124 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 4.9/10.
- Is October a good time to visit Dublin?
- October earns a 4.9/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Dublin in October?
- Expect about 124 mm of rain in October. Average humidity is 89% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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