Dublin weather what to expect!
- By: Eanna
- On: 03/Sep/08
- In: Dublin Travel Tips
Irelands weather is highly influenced by the warm waters of the Gulf Stream and the south westerly winds that come from the Atlantic Ocean. Predicting the weather in Ireland can be tricky as there are days when you can experience all four seasons in one! Our advice is to always expect rain! So if you're wondering what to pack for your trip to Dublin we suggest you bring warm clothing, layers are probably best, waterproof gear is a must (make sure you take an umbrella), and if you're traveling late spring, summer or early Autumn the sun may just be shining. Read on for more
So you've gathered that the weather is fairly unpredictable here. Ireland, like most of the world today, has experienced a change in weather due to global warming and 2008 has been one of the wettest summers on record. I know, I hear you say what summer! But there have been a few good days! Also, the weather is one of our biggest topics of conversation here in Ireland.
Anyway normally the coldest time of the year is in January and February, and the warmest time of the year is during the months of July and August.
Dublin's average temperatures year round:
January - 8 ºC - 46 ºF
February - 8 ºC - 46 ºF
March - 10 ºC - 50 ºF
April - 13 ºC - 55 ºF
May - 15 ºC - 59 ºF
June - 18 ºC - 64 ºF
July - 20 ºC - 68 ºF
August - 19 ºC - 66 ºF
September - 17 ºC - 63 ºF
October - 14 ºC - 57 ºF
November - 10 ºC - 50 ºF
December - 8 ºC - 46 ºF
The months of May and June are generally the sunniest months of the year with between five and seven hours of sunlight each day. Listed below are the sunrise and sunset hours in Ireland.
January
Sunrise 8:41 am; Sunset 4:16 pm
February
Sunrise 8:11 am; Sunset 5:07 pm
March
Sunrise 7:14 am; Sunset 6:02 pm
April
Sunrise 7:00 am; Sunset 8:00 pm
May
Sunrise 5:52 am; Sunset 8:54 pm
June
Sunrise 5:03 am; Sunset 9:43 pm
July
Sunrise 5:01 am; Sunset 9:57 pm
August
Sunrise 5:40 am; Sunset 9:21 pm
September
Sunrise 6:33 am; Sunset 8:16 pm
October
Sunrise 7:26 am; Sunset 7:03 pm
November
Sunrise 7:23 am; Sunset 4:53 pm
December
Sunrise 8:17 am; Sunset 4:10 pm
The average rainfall for Dublin recorded from 2005 to 2006 (although this was very much exceeded this year) is as follows:
January - 67mm - 2.6"
February - 55mm - 2.1"
March - 51mm - 2.0"
April - 45mm - 1.7"
May - 60mm - 2.3"
June - 57mm - 2.2"
July - 70mm - 2.7"
August - 74mm - 2.9"
September - 72mm - 2.8"
October - 70mm - 2.7"
November - 67mm - 2.6"
December - 74mm - 2.9"
Dublin enjoys a steady temperate climate characterised by its mild winters, cool summers, and lack of temperature extremes. The West of Ireland experiences a lot more rain than Dublin or the Sunny South East, however the East of the country does get a bit chillier. Dublin city centre is normally a few degrees higher than the surrounding areas as it's more built up, and like any other city it can be pretty extreme when temperatures increase. During the winter months snowstorms are a rare occurrence but hail is a frequent sight during the winter months and during spring.
Met Éireann is the Irish National Meteorological Service in Ireland. It's a division of the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government. Met Éireann is the leading provider of weather information and linked services for all of Ireland. For further details on Met Éireann and to check out the latest weather in Dublin and Ireland have a look at the Met Éireann website.
The rain is responsible for our dramatic skies, rolling green hills, and forty shades of lush green landscapes making Ireland true to its name: The Emerald Isle. So pack wisely and get out and about and enjoy what Dublin and Ireland have to offer whatever the weather.
Need somewhere to stay in Dublin? Have a look at our Dublin hotels.
Have you visited Dublin? What was the weather like? Please feel free to leave a comment in the comment box below. Thank you.
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