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Best Time to Visit Ireland (Dublin & Kerry)

Europe · Month-by-month weather, seasons and what to do — from Noura's Destination Finder.

Noura's timing tip: Weather is famously changeable and wet year-round, so pack rain gear; Skellig Michael boat landings run only mid-May to late September, sell out fast, and are cancelled in rough seas.
Best months
Jun–Aug
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Seasons at a glance
JuneJulyAugust MarchAprilMaySeptemberOctoberDecember JanuaryFebruaryNovember

🟢 Peak season  ·  🟠 Shoulder  ·  ⚪ Off-peak

Ireland (Dublin & Kerry) month by month

Average temperatures, sunshine and the feel of each month. Getting the timing right is half of a great trip.

MonthAvg °FSunRainSeasonWhat it's like
January 37–46°F 7h Moderate (75mm) Off-Peak Mild, damp and windswept, with cosy pubs and empty coastal roads.
February 37–46°F 9h Moderate (62mm) Off-Peak Grey and quiet, but Kerry's wild coast feels gloriously deserted.
March 38–49°F 11h Moderate (64mm) Shoulder Fresh spring days peaking with Dublin's roaring St Patrick's Festival.
April 41–53°F 14h Moderate (72mm) Shoulder Greening hills, longer days and the first easy road-trip weather.
May 46–58°F 15h Moderate (73mm) Shoulder Bright, blooming and dry-ish — a sweet spot before summer crowds.
June 51–63°F 16h Moderate (79mm) Peak Long days, Skellig boats sailing and warm Atlantic light.
July 54–66°F 16h Moderate (82mm) Peak Peak summer greens, beach days and busy trad-filled pubs.
August 54–65°F 14h Moderate (83mm) Peak Warm, festive and lively, with village fairs and packed coasts.
September 51–62°F 12h Moderate (74mm) Shoulder Mellow warmth, golden light and thinning summer crowds.
October 46–56°F 10h Moderate (85mm) Shoulder Crisp autumn colour, spooky festivals and stormy Atlantic drama.
November 41–49°F 8h Moderate (91mm) Off-Peak Wet and windy, but pubs glow and the landscapes turn moody.
December 38–46°F 7h Moderate (79mm) Shoulder Cool, festive and cosy, with Christmas lights and quiet Kerry roads.

Data cross-referenced from climate and flight sources; conditions vary year to year.

Things to do in Ireland (Dublin & Kerry), month by month

Hand-picked ideas for every month of the year — from Noura's Destination Finder.

JanuaryOff-Peak37–46°F
  • Explore Trinity College & the Book of Kells
  • Tour the Guinness Storehouse & Jameson Distillery
  • Walk the wild Dingle Peninsula in winter light
  • Warm up in Temple Bar's traditional pubs
  • Visit the National Museum of Ireland
FebruaryOff-Peak37–46°F
  • Explore Dublin Castle & Kilmainham Gaol
  • Drive the Ring of Kerry with few crowds
  • Hear trad music in Dublin's pubs
  • Tour the Guinness Storehouse
  • Walk Killarney National Park & Torc Waterfall
MarchShoulder38–49°F
  • Join Dublin's St Patrick's Festival parade
  • Explore Trinity College & the Book of Kells
  • Drive the Ring of Kerry
  • Tour Kilmainham Gaol
  • Hear live trad sessions in Temple Bar
AprilShoulder41–53°F
  • Drive the Ring of Kerry as spring greens return
  • Hike Killarney National Park & Torc Waterfall
  • Explore Dublin's Trinity College & Georgian squares
  • Take a Cliffs of Moher day trip
  • Visit the Guinness Storehouse
MayShoulder46–58°F
  • Drive the Ring of Kerry & Slea Head in long daylight
  • Hike Carrauntoohil in the MacGillycuddy's Reeks
  • Explore Killarney National Park by jaunting car
  • Boat to the Skellig Islands as the season opens
  • Wander Dublin's parks and Georgian streets
JunePeak51–63°F
  • Boat to Skellig Michael's monastic ruins
  • Drive the Dingle Peninsula & Slea Head
  • Hike the MacGillycuddy's Reeks
  • Celebrate Bloomsday in Dublin (June 16)
  • Relax on Inch Strand beach
JulyPeak54–66°F
  • Beach and surf at Inch Strand & Banna Strand, Kerry
  • Boat to the Skellig Islands
  • Drive the Ring of Kerry & Dingle
  • Explore Dublin's Trinity College & Temple Bar
  • Kayak on the Lakes of Killarney
AugustPeak54–65°F
  • Experience the Puck Fair in Killorglin, Kerry
  • Relax on Kerry's beaches — Inch & Rossbeigh
  • Boat to Skellig Michael
  • Explore Dublin's museums and Phoenix Park
  • Drive the Wild Atlantic Way
SeptemberShoulder51–62°F
  • Drive the Ring of Kerry with thinning crowds
  • Hike Killarney National Park in early autumn
  • Explore Dublin's Georgian core & Guinness Storehouse
  • Boat to Skellig Michael as the season ends
  • Catch trad music at the Dingle sessions
OctoberShoulder46–56°F
  • See autumn colour in Killarney National Park
  • Experience Dublin's Bram Stoker Festival at Halloween
  • Drive the Dingle Peninsula
  • Tour Kilmainham Gaol & Trinity College
  • Hear trad music in cosy Kerry pubs
NovemberOff-Peak41–49°F
  • Explore Dublin's museums and the Book of Kells
  • Walk stormy Dingle & Slea Head coastlines
  • Tour the Guinness Storehouse & Jameson Distillery
  • Hike Killarney National Park in the quiet season
  • Cosy up with trad sessions in Temple Bar
DecemberShoulder38–46°F
  • Soak up Dublin's Christmas markets and lights
  • Explore Trinity College & the Book of Kells
  • Warm up in Temple Bar's festive pubs
  • Drive a crisp, quiet Ring of Kerry
  • See the Christmas lights on Grafton Street

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