Month guide · Dublin · Ireland
Dublin in June
What June is really like in Dublin: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Rory Parle ( Rparle at English Wikipedia ), CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
June is one of the best months to visit Dublin. Expect average highs of 18°C (64°F), lows of 10°C (50°F), about 9 rainy days and roughly 17 hours of daylight. Daylight lasts until after 10pm, and outdoor concerts and Bloomsday bring the city outside.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 18°C (64°F) / 10°C (50°F)
- Rainy days
- About 9
- Daylight
- About 17 hours
- Sea temperature
- 13°C (55°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in June
June is the 3rd-warmest month in Dublin: days average 18°C (64°F) against a yearly average high of 13°C (55°F), and nights fall to about 10°C (50°F). Rain falls on roughly 9 of its 30 days. Compared with May (15°C (59°F)), June is warmer; by July highs climb to around 20°C (68°F).
- Sunrise (15 June)
- About 04:56
- Sunset (15 June)
- About 21:55
- Daylight
- About 17 hours
- Sea
- 13°C (55°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, June rates 4 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in July). Book accommodation early: June is one of the pricier months.
Events in June
- Bloomsday — readings and Edwardian dress for James Joyce's Ulysses (16 June)
- Dublin Pride (usually late June)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in June
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Historic site · Glasnevin
Glasnevin Cemetery
Ireland's national cemetery, opened in 1832, holds more than a million burials, including Daniel O'Connell beneath a round tower, Michael Collins and Éamon de Valera.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Off the beaten path
- Outdoors
Museum · Trinity College
Trinity College and the Book of Kells
The cobbled campus itself is free to walk through; come early or late in the day, when Front Square is quiet.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- History
- Art
- Rainy day
Historic site · Kilmainham
Kilmainham Gaol
This former prison held Irish rebels from 1798 onwards, and 14 leaders of the 1916 Easter Rising were executed in its Stonebreakers' Yard.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Iconic
- Rainy day
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
What to pack
For highs near 18°C, lows near 10°C and 9 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is June a good time to visit Dublin?
One of the best months to visit Dublin, with 2 notable events on the calendar. The other best months are May and July–September. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is June a good time to visit Dublin?
It is one of the best months to visit Dublin. Daylight lasts until after 10pm, and outdoor concerts and Bloomsday bring the city outside.
+How warm is Dublin in June?
Average highs are around 18°C (64°F) and lows around 10°C (50°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Dublin in June?
Expect rain on about 9 days of the month.