Wedding weather data · Ireland
Wedding weather in Dublin
In Dublin, the driest months for a wedding are January, April, and May, when rain falls on about 40% of days. The wettest is December, with rain on about 49% of days. Here is the full picture, month by month, from 10 years of daily weather records.
Rain odds and temperatures by month
| Month | Chance of a rainy day | Heavy rain | Rainy days | Avg high | Avg low | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40% | 4% | 12.4 | 47°F (8°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 4.1 h/day |
| February | 46% | 5% | 12.9 | 48°F (9°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 5.4 h/day |
| March | 46% | 5% | 14.4 | 50°F (10°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 7.1 h/day |
| April | 40% | 4% | 11.9 | 53°F (12°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 9.2 h/day |
| May | 40% | 7% | 12.4 | 59°F (15°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 11 h/day |
| June | 44% | 5% | 13.2 | 64°F (18°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 11.4 h/day |
| July ✦ | 47% | 5% | 14.7 | 67°F (19°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 10.1 h/day |
| August ✦ | 44% | 6% | 13.7 | 66°F (19°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 9.7 h/day |
| September | 43% | 8% | 12.8 | 63°F (17°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 8.2 h/day |
| October | 46% | 7% | 14.2 | 57°F (14°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 6.2 h/day |
| November | 43% | 10% | 12.9 | 51°F (11°C) | 44°F (6°C) | 4.5 h/day |
| December | 49% | 10% | 15.2 | 49°F (10°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 3.3 h/day |
Source: Open-Meteo Historical Weather API (ERA5 reanalysis), daily data 2015–2024 for 53.35, -6.26. Rainy day ≥ 1 mm, heavy rain ≥ 10 mm. Climatology, not a forecast.
Best months for a wedding in Dublin
Weighing low rain odds with comfortable temperatures (roughly 18–29 °C / 65–84 °F highs), the best months for an outdoor wedding in Dublin are July and August.
When to be careful
December is the wettest month in Dublin: rain falls on about 49% of days, and 10% of days bring heavy rain (10 mm or more). Book a solid backup if you marry then.
How to read these numbers
A "rainy day" is a day with at least 1 mm (0.04 in) of rain. A 30% chance means about 3 in 10 days in that month saw at least a little rain, often a short shower. For your exact date and venue, use our free rain odds tool.
Dublin weather month by month
What a wedding day in Dublin usually looks like in each month, from 10 years of daily weather records.
Dublin weather in January
In January, it rains (1 mm or more) on 40% of days in Dublin, about 12.4 days in the month, and 4% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 47°F (8°C), lows 39°F (4°C), with around 4.1 hours of sunshine a day. One of the driest months here: a good bet for an outdoor ceremony.
Dublin weather in February
In February, it rains (1 mm or more) on 46% of days in Dublin, about 12.9 days in the month, and 5% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 48°F (9°C), lows 39°F (4°C), with around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. Average odds: plan outdoors, but book a rain plan you would actually like.
Dublin weather in March
In March, it rains (1 mm or more) on 46% of days in Dublin, about 14.4 days in the month, and 5% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 50°F (10°C), lows 40°F (4°C), with around 7.1 hours of sunshine a day. Average odds: plan outdoors, but book a rain plan you would actually like.
Dublin weather in April
In April, it rains (1 mm or more) on 40% of days in Dublin, about 11.9 days in the month, and 4% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 53°F (12°C), lows 42°F (6°C), with around 9.2 hours of sunshine a day. One of the driest months here: a good bet for an outdoor ceremony.
Dublin weather in May
In May, it rains (1 mm or more) on 40% of days in Dublin, about 12.4 days in the month, and 7% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 59°F (15°C), lows 48°F (9°C), with around 11 hours of sunshine a day. One of the driest months here: a good bet for an outdoor ceremony.
Dublin weather in June
In June, it rains (1 mm or more) on 44% of days in Dublin, about 13.2 days in the month, and 5% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 64°F (18°C), lows 53°F (12°C), with around 11.4 hours of sunshine a day. Average odds: plan outdoors, but book a rain plan you would actually like.
Dublin weather in July
In July, it rains (1 mm or more) on 47% of days in Dublin, about 14.7 days in the month, and 5% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 67°F (19°C), lows 56°F (13°C), with around 10.1 hours of sunshine a day. One of the wettest months here: plan a covered ceremony or a tent from the start.
Dublin weather in August
In August, it rains (1 mm or more) on 44% of days in Dublin, about 13.7 days in the month, and 6% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 66°F (19°C), lows 55°F (13°C), with around 9.7 hours of sunshine a day. Average odds: plan outdoors, but book a rain plan you would actually like.
Dublin weather in September
In September, it rains (1 mm or more) on 43% of days in Dublin, about 12.8 days in the month, and 8% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 63°F (17°C), lows 52°F (11°C), with around 8.2 hours of sunshine a day. Average odds: plan outdoors, but book a rain plan you would actually like.
Dublin weather in October
In October, it rains (1 mm or more) on 46% of days in Dublin, about 14.2 days in the month, and 7% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 57°F (14°C), lows 49°F (9°C), with around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. One of the wettest months here: plan a covered ceremony or a tent from the start.
Dublin weather in November
In November, it rains (1 mm or more) on 43% of days in Dublin, about 12.9 days in the month, and 10% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 51°F (11°C), lows 44°F (6°C), with around 4.5 hours of sunshine a day. Average odds: plan outdoors, but book a rain plan you would actually like.
Dublin weather in December
In December, it rains (1 mm or more) on 49% of days in Dublin, about 15.2 days in the month, and 10% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 49°F (10°C), lows 41°F (5°C), with around 3.3 hours of sunshine a day. One of the wettest months here: plan a covered ceremony or a tent from the start.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best month to get married in Dublin?
Based on 10 years of weather data, January is the driest month in Dublin, with rain on about 40% of days and average highs around 47°F (8°C). Overall, the best months for an outdoor wedding there are July and August.
What is the rainiest month in Dublin?
December is the rainiest month in Dublin: on average 15.2 days of the month see at least 1 mm of rain, and about 10% of days bring heavy rain.
Will it rain on my wedding day in Dublin?
Nobody can forecast your wedding day months ahead. What history shows is the chance of rain: in July it rains on about 47% of days in Dublin. Check your exact date with our free rain odds tool, then watch the real forecast from about 7 days out.