Dublin in January

Cold, wet, dark by 16:30; some sights reduce hours.Cold, wet, dark by 4:30 PM; some sights reduce hours.

All twelve months in one grid — weather, crowds and prices, with gaps left as unknown.

January is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

• MayGreatOne of the driest, brightest months.
• JuneGreatLong light until 22:00; Bloomsday Jun 16.
• JulyGreatWarm, peak season: book tickets and rooms early.
• AugustGreatPeak season and crowds; showers.

• DublinHighs around 8 °C (46 °F), lows around 3 °C (37 °F), rain on about 15 daysHighs around 46 °F (8 °C), lows around 37 °F (3 °C), rain on about 15 days
• Dublin and the east, Ireland · Dublin, Wicklow, Boyne Valley, Kilkennycool

  Driest part of the country; mild all year, rarely above 25 °C (77 °F) or below freezing.Driest part of the country; mild all year, rarely above 77 °F (25 °C) or below freezing.

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

• New Year’s Day check

  1 January (public holiday) · Whole city

  Most shops and sights closed; pubs open later and transport is reduced.

• Temple Bar TradFest check

  Late January (check the dates) · Temple Bar venues

  A traditional music festival across small venues; a good winter reason to visit.

Crowds · Ireland overall

Low

Prices · Ireland overall

Low

Ireland overall: Short, wet, windy days; Dublin pubs and museums, not the coast.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Dublin, side by side.

• A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
• A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast
• Layers: a fleece or light jacket

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