Month guide · Dublin · Ireland
Dublin in February
What February is really like in Dublin: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
February is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 9°C (48°F), lows of 3°C (37°F), about 11 rainy days and roughly 9.7 hours of daylight. Still chilly and wet; Six Nations rugby weekends bring crowds and push up hotel prices.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 9°C (48°F) / 3°C (37°F)
- Rainy days
- About 11
- Daylight
- About 9.7 hours
- Sea temperature
- 8°C (46°F)
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in February
February is the 10th-warmest month in Dublin: days average 9°C (48°F) against a yearly average high of 13°C (55°F), and nights fall to about 3°C (37°F). Rain falls on roughly 11 of its 28 days. Compared with January (8°C (46°F)), February is about as warm; by March highs stay near 10°C (50°F).
- Sunrise (15 February)
- About 07:43
- Sunset (15 February)
- About 17:35
- Daylight
- About 9.7 hours
- Sea
- 8°C (46°F)
Winter (December–February). Short, damp days, Christmas lights and markets, Six Nations rugby and cosy pubs at lower prices outside the holidays.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, February rates 2 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in July). That makes February one of the better-value months to book.
Events in February
- Six Nations rugby at the Aviva Stadium (February–March)
- St Brigid's Day public holiday (early February)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in February
With cold days, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Museum · Dublin Castle
Chester Beatty
In the grounds of Dublin Castle, this free museum shows the collection of mining magnate Sir Alfred Chester Beatty: illuminated Qurans, early Christian papyri, Japanese woodblock prints and Chinese jade books.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Art
- Rainy day
- Off the beaten path
- History
Palace · Dublin Castle
Dublin Castle
Take the guided tour if you want to see the underground medieval and Viking remains; self-guided entry covers the State Apartments only.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Architecture
- Rainy day
Religious site · The Liberties
St Patrick's Cathedral
Ireland's largest cathedral was built in the 13th century beside a well where St Patrick is said to have baptised converts.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Architecture
- Rainy day
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Religious site · Temple Bar
Christ Church Cathedral
Cross the covered bridge to Dublinia, a hands-on Viking and medieval exhibition that children enjoy; combined tickets are usually available.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Architecture
- Kids
- Rainy day
What to pack
For highs near 9°C, lows near 3°C and 11 wet days: a warm coat, hat, gloves and thermal layers; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is February a good time to visit Dublin?
A quieter month with trade-offs, with 2 notable events on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, May–September are better overall. Compare every month.
Dublin in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is February a good time to visit Dublin?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Still chilly and wet; Six Nations rugby weekends bring crowds and push up hotel prices.
+How warm is Dublin in February?
Average highs are around 9°C (48°F) and lows around 3°C (37°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Dublin in February?
Expect rain on about 11 days of the month.