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Dublin in October: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Discover the weather for Dublin in October and if it’s a good time to travel (based on historical data).
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October

Weather in Dublin in October 2024

OK Weather
Mild
☁️
Cloudy
October could be a good time to visit Dublin, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +57°F, and there are typically 1 sunny days in October. However, expect about 9 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 80 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+57°F
Avg. max. temperature
+25°F
Min.
+70°F
Max.
80 mm
Total precipitation
82%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
1 ☀️
Sunny Days
21 ⛅️
Cloudy
9 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Dublin has OK weather in October.

Average temperature in Dublin in October

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Dublin for October based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The expected average maximum temperature in October is +61°F with a maximum of +64°F and a minimum of +43°F.

The average maximum temperature goes down 8% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +63°F to +61°F.

Is Dublin warm or cold in October?

Dublin is typically mild in October.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +63°F to +57°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +52°F to +48°F.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

Take a look at how October is compared to other months in Dublin:

Climate in Dublin in October

Dublin weather looks like this, on average, in October and the surrounding months.
SeptemberOctoberNovember
Avg. temperature
+63°F+57°F+52°F
Min. temperature
+34°F+25°F+23°F
Max. temperature
+77°F+70°F+64°F
Rainfall
69 mm80 mm76 mm
Wind
4 m/s4 m/s5 m/s
Humidity
81%82%84%
Air pressure
1013 HPa1009 HPa1009 HPa
Sunny days
112
Cloudy days
212119
Rainy days
899
Snowy days
000

October weather is still as ok as in September. It’s getting colder in October. From +63°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +57°F. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 69 mm to 80 mm. Humidity rises from 81% to 82%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during October, staying around 4 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 1 sunny days during the month.

November brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Dublin in October based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 6 m/s getting up to 9 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Dublin is gradually decreasing during October, going from 7 m/s to 6 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during October in Dublin based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 84% chance of rain on an average day in October, with total rainfall of approximately 179 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 33 mm, which is moderate rain. October is a pretty wet month with over 26 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how October is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Dublin wettest month is February, where a typical day has a 28% chance of precipitation and 150 mm of rainfall per day. September, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 27% chance of precipitation and 69 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last October in Dublin?

This is the weather in Dublin in October 2023:
1 October
☀️
+62°F
2 October
☁️
+62°F
3 October
☁️
+64°F
4 October
🌧️
+64°F
5 October
🌧️
+60°F
6 October
☁️
+63°F
7 October
☁️
+58°F
8 October
☁️
+60°F
9 October
🌧️
+60°F
10 October
☀️
+57°F
11 October
☁️
+57°F
12 October
☁️
+59°F
13 October
☀️
+61°F
14 October
☁️
+58°F
15 October
☀️
+57°F
16 October
☀️
+56°F
17 October
☀️
+60°F
18 October
☁️
+60°F
19 October
🌧️
+56°F
20 October
☁️
+61°F
21 October
🌧️
+63°F
22 October
☁️
+63°F
23 October
🌧️
+63°F
24 October
☁️
+59°F
25 October
🌧️
+61°F
26 October
☁️
+62°F
27 October
☁️
+64°F
28 October
☀️
+62°F
29 October
🌧️
+63°F
30 October
☀️
+59°F
31 October
🌧️
+61°F
In October 2023 Dublin had 8 sunny days, 14 cloudy days, and 9 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +61°F, with an absolute maximum of +64°F and a minimum of +55°F. The average humidity was 82%, with a maximum of 97% and a minimum of 59%. The average wind speed was 6 m/s, with a maximum of 14 m/s and a minimum of 1 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Dublin climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Dublin in October has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1992 (+53°F) and the highest in 1995 (+62°F). The driest year was 2016 with only 21 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2022 with 199 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Dublin in October:

Is October a good time to visit Dublin?

It’s always a good time to visit Dublin, but the weather is changeable in October, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Dublin in October?

October has mild temperatures in Dublin. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Dublin rainy in October?

Dublin is often rainy in October. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Dublin in October?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Dublin in October, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Monthly weather in Dublin

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Dublin, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.