Dublin Weather in December
Ireland · early winter in Northern Hemisphere / early summer in Southern Hemisphere
Dublin sits on the east coast of Ireland where the Liffey River meets Dublin Bay, giving it an oceanic climate strongly influenced by the Irish Sea. Temperatures are remarkably stable (40–65°F year-round) but the city's reputation for rain understates the reality — it actually receives less rainfall than London, just spread across more days. The Dublin Mountains to the south shelter the city from southerly gales while Dublin Bay channels sea breezes that cool coastal neighborhoods in summer. The prevailing southwesterlies bring moisture from the Atlantic.
Holiday season. Many cities decorate beautifully. Book ahead for December travel.
Current Weather in Dublin Right Now
41°F
Few Clouds
Feels like 35°F · H 42°F / L 40°F
Is December a Good Time to Visit Dublin?
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.
What to Pack for Dublin in December
- ✓Waterproof jacket every day
- ✓Layers for rapid weather changes
- ✓Waterproof walking shoes
- ✓Compact umbrella (wind will destroy a large one)