Dublin Weather History
Ireland · Europe · Weather data 1976–today
Dublin sits 5937km from the equator, 8m above sea level. That combination gives it a mild climate with rain spread evenly through the year (Temperate oceanic climate). Its record high is 27.2°C, set 2022-07-18, its record low -7.4°C, set 2010-12-25.
Data through September 20, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Dublin
What is the hottest temperature ever recorded in Dublin?
The highest temperature in this record for Dublin is 27.2°C, measured on 2022-07-18. That is a recorded daily value from Dublin's own series covering 1976 to 2025, not an estimate or a regional average.
What is the coldest temperature ever recorded in Dublin?
The lowest temperature in this record for Dublin is -7.4°C, measured on 2010-12-25. Together with the heat record above, that spans the full range this city has actually experienced across 1976 to 2025.
How much rain does Dublin get a year?
Dublin averages 863mm of precipitation a year, spread across roughly 160 days with at least 1mm. That average is taken over 50 complete calendar years, so one exceptionally wet or dry year does not set the figure.
What was the wettest day on record in Dublin?
On 1986-06-29, 76.0mm fell on Dublin, the highest single-day total in this series. For scale, that is roughly 9% of what the city receives in an average full year, in one day.
How many hours of sunshine does Dublin get a year?
Dublin averages 2812 sunshine hours a year, which works out to about 7.7 hours a day across the whole year. Sunshine hours measure the time direct sunlight actually reaches the ground, not simply how long it is light.
How warm are summers and how cold are winters in Dublin?
Across the summer months Dublin averages a daytime high near 17.8°C, while winter nights average 4.1°C. The seasons here are set from Dublin's position relative to the equator rather than a fixed northern-hemisphere calendar.
What is the strongest wind recorded in Dublin?
The strongest wind speed recorded in Dublin is 69 km/h, on 1997-12-24. That is the daily maximum sustained wind rather than the peak gust, which typically runs higher still.
