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About Dublin

Dublin hums with literary wit, warm pubs, and Georgian elegance layered over Viking foundations. Temple Bar throngs; side streets whisper. The Guinness flows, conversations spark, and you'll leave swearing you've made friends for life. This is Ireland's beating heart.

Country

Ireland

Best months to visit

Year-round

Currency

EUR

Language

English, Irish

Things to do in Dublin

Tour the Book of Kells at Trinity College Explore St Stephen's Green and Grafton Street Drink a Guinness at the Gravity Bar at the Guinness Storehouse Visit Kilmainham Gaol (Irish independence history) Walk along the Liffey and see Ha'penny Bridge Browse independent bookshops and pub culture

Weather by month

Click any month for detailed weather information and travel tips.

January

Cold, with some rainy days.

February

Cold, with some rainy days.

March

10C

Cool, with some rainy days.

April

12C

Cool, with some rainy days.

May

15C

Cool, with some rainy days.

June

18C

Mild and comfortable, with some rainy days.

July

19C

Mild and comfortable, with some rainy days.

August

19C

Mild and comfortable, with some rainy days.

September

17C

Cool, with some rainy days.

October

14C

Cool, with some rainy days.

November

11C

Cool, with some rainy days.

December

Cold, with regular rainfall.

Dublin feels like a small town that happens to be a capital — Trinity College's cobbled squares, the Guinness Storehouse's panoramic bar, and the literary pubs of Temple Bar are all within a short walk of each other, and a genuine conversation with a stranger is never far away. It's a city best explored on foot, with detours into bookshops, snugs and the Georgian squares of St Stephen's Green.

Best areas to stay in Dublin

Temple Bar

Dublin's best-known nightlife district, cobbled streets packed with pubs and live music — touristy but lively.

Trinity College & St Stephen's Green

The historic university quarter, home to the Book of Kells and Dublin's grandest Georgian park.

The Liberties & Guinness Storehouse

An old working-class district anchored by the Guinness brewery and its rooftop bar with city views.

Docklands & Grand Canal

Dublin's modern waterfront business district, with restaurants and bars along the canal.

Getting to Dublin

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Flights

Dublin Airport has frequent flights from across the UK, Europe and direct routes to North America.

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From London

~1 hour by air from London; the airport is about 30 minutes from the city centre by bus.

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Getting around

The city centre is highly walkable; buses, trams (Luas) and the DART rail line cover the wider area including coastal suburbs like Howth.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Dublin?

May to September offers the warmest weather, though Dublin is a year-round city with plenty of indoor pubs, museums and galleries for wetter days.

Is the Guinness Storehouse worth visiting?

It's Dublin's most popular paid attraction, combining brewing history with a rooftop bar offering panoramic city views — book ahead as tickets sell out, especially in summer.

Is Temple Bar worth visiting or just a tourist trap?

It's lively and undeniably touristy with higher prices, but still worth a walk through for the atmosphere — locals tend to favour pubs in areas like Stoneybatter or the Liberties for a more authentic night out.

How walkable is Dublin?

Very — most major sights, from Trinity College to the Guinness Storehouse to St Stephen's Green, sit within a compact city centre easily covered on foot.

Can I day-trip from Dublin?

Yes — Howth's seaside village and cliff walk, the Wicklow Mountains, and the Hill of Howth are all under an hour away by train or organised tour.

Traveler reviews

★★★★★

Spent an afternoon at the Guinness Storehouse and the rooftop bar view over the city was a great way to end it. Trinity College's library was another highlight.

Conor B. · March 2024

★★★★☆

Temple Bar was fun but pricey — found much better pub atmosphere (and prices) a short walk away in Stoneybatter.

Anna F. · August 2023

★★★★★

Took the DART out to Howth for a cliff walk and seafood lunch — easy half-day trip from the city centre and a nice contrast to Dublin itself.

Marco T. · June 2024