🇮🇪 Dublin vs 🇬🇧 London

Weather Comparison

Current Weather Right Now

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Dublin

broken clouds

49°F

Broken Clouds

Feels like 45°F

H 50°F / L 48°F

Humidity: 59%

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London

overcast clouds

54°F

Overcast Clouds

Feels like 51°F

H 55°F / L 53°F

Humidity: 44%

Climate Overview

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Dublin

Temperate oceanic — mild, rainy, windy year-round, no extremes

Best monthsMay, June, July, August
AvoidNovember, December, January, February
Annual rain28 inches (720 mm) — spread across all months

Dublin's climate is famously wet and mild. It never gets very hot or very cold. Rain is possible any day of the year. Summer brings long twilight evenings; winters are dark and stormy.

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London

Temperate oceanic — mild, cloudy, and notoriously changeable year-round

Best monthsJune, July, August, September
AvoidNovember, December, January
Annual rain23 inches (585 mm) — spread evenly year-round

London's weather is famously mild but grey. It rarely gets very hot or very cold, but expect cloud cover most of the year. Summer (June–August) brings the best sunshine and warmth. Rain falls year-round but rarely in heavy bursts.

Seasonal Comparison

Season🇮🇪 Dublin🇬🇧 London
Spring

42–57°F

March–May

45–61°F

March–May

Summer

55–66°F

June–August

63–73°F

June–August

Fall

46–59°F

September–November

49–61°F

September–November

Winter

37–46°F

December–February

38–46°F

December–February

Dublin vs London: Frequently Asked Questions

Does Dublin or London have better weather?

Dublin and London have very different climates. Temperate oceanic — mild, rainy, windy year-round, no extremes London: Temperate oceanic — mild, cloudy, and notoriously changeable year-round. The best city depends on your preferred season and temperature range.

When is the best time to visit Dublin vs London?

Best time for Dublin: May, June, July, August. Best time for London: June, July, August, September.

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