Dublin, Ireland

Dublin - The best and worst times to visit
Insights you need to know

Best times

• Best: May to June
  The temperature is a wee bit on the chilly side, but you avoid the crushing tourist crowds of mid summer. And Dublin bursts with colorful flowers
  
  
• Second best: July and August
  It boasts a comfortable temperature (around 20°C or 65° F) - the year's highest. On the negative side, tourists swarm and prices soar.
  
  
• Third best: September
  Tourist crowds have lessened and the crisp early fall air is invigorating. However, daylight sightseeing hours are short.

Least desirable times

• November to March
  Chances are you will experience cold temperatures, chilly rain, and cloudy skies.

About the rain
The total annual rain is less than the amount that falls in most other popular European tourism cities. However, when it rains in Dublin, it usually comes down as a steady drizzle or an unaggressive shower rather than a hefty downpour.