Month guide · Dublin · Ireland
Dublin in July
What July 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
July is one of the best months to visit Dublin. Expect average highs of 20°C (68°F), lows of 12°C (54°F), about 10 rainy days and roughly 16.5 hours of daylight. The warmest month and peak season: busy pubs, full hotels and the highest room rates of the year.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 20°C (68°F) / 12°C (54°F)
- Rainy days
- About 10
- Daylight
- About 16.5 hours
- Sea temperature
- 15°C (59°F)
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in July
July is the warmest month in Dublin: days average 20°C (68°F) against a yearly average high of 13°C (55°F), and nights fall to about 12°C (54°F). Rain falls on roughly 10 of its 31 days. Compared with June (18°C (64°F)), July is warmer; by August highs stay near 19°C (66°F).
- Sunrise (15 July)
- About 05:16
- Sunset (15 July)
- About 21:46
- Daylight
- About 16.5 hours
- Sea
- 15°C (59°F)
Summer (June–August). Long evenings, Bloomsday, Gaelic games at Croke Park and the warmest sea, with the highest hotel prices of the year.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, July rates 5 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 5 for hotel prices (highest in July). Book accommodation early: July is one of the pricier months.
Events in July
- All-Ireland hurling and football finals at Croke Park (usually July)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in July
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Museum · St Stephen's Green
Little Museum of Dublin
Book a tour time in advance; the guides' storytelling is the main attraction.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- History
- Rainy day
- Off the beaten path
Experience · Smithfield
Jameson Distillery Bow St.
Jameson's original distillery site in Smithfield, where whiskey was made from 1780, is now a visitor centre where tours explain triple distillation and finish with a comparative tasting of Irish, Scotch and American whiskey.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Food
- Rainy day
- History
Neighbourhood · Temple Bar
Temple Bar
Hear the music here, then walk five minutes to pubs on Dame Street or in Smithfield for a better-value pint.
- Time needed
- 1–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- After dark
- Free
- Food
- Iconic
Landmark · Temple Bar
Ha'penny Bridge
This cast-iron footbridge over the Liffey opened in 1816 and takes its name from the halfpenny toll once charged to cross.
- Time needed
- 15 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Iconic
- Photo spot
- After dark
What to pack
For highs near 20°C, lows near 12°C and 10 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is July a good time to visit Dublin?
One of the best months to visit Dublin, with a notable event on the calendar. The other best months are May–June and August–September. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is July a good time to visit Dublin?
It is one of the best months to visit Dublin. The warmest month and peak season: busy pubs, full hotels and the highest room rates of the year.
+How warm is Dublin in July?
Average highs are around 20°C (68°F) and lows around 12°C (54°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Dublin in July?
Expect rain on about 10 days of the month.