Dublin weather in December

December in Dublin: cold, rainy, with clean air — a fair time to visit.

#12 of 12 months in Dublin · #433 of 604 destinations to visit in December · comfort 56/100 (tier D)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Dublin climate normals — December

Daytime high8°C / 47°F🧥 cold
Nighttime low5°C / 41°F
Feels like (high)5°C / 41°F
Rainfall86 mm / 3.4 in🌧 rainy
Rainy days14 days
Humidity85%💦 very humid
Dew point4°C / 40°F
Sunshine3.4 h/day
Daylight7.6 h
Wind25 km/h / 16 mph
Snowfall0.4 cm / 0.2 in
Air quality (US AQI)32🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Dublin in December — FAQ

Is December a good time to visit Dublin?
December in Dublin: cold, rainy, with clean air — a fair time to visit. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Dublin on SeasonMap's comfort score (56/100).
What is the weather like in Dublin in December?
In December, Dublin averages a daily high of 8.4°C and a low of 5°C, with about 85.6 mm of rain over roughly 14.4 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Dublin in December?
Dublin has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 32 in December.

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