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Dublin in November
What November 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
November is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 10°C (50°F), lows of 5°C (41°F), about 12 rainy days and roughly 8.5 hours of daylight. Wet, windy and dark by late afternoon, but prices are low and it is a good month for museums and pubs.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 10°C (50°F) / 5°C (41°F)
- Rainy days
- About 12
- Daylight
- About 8.5 hours
- Sea temperature
- 11°C (52°F)
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in November
November is the 9th-warmest month in Dublin: days average 10°C (50°F) against a yearly average high of 13°C (55°F), and nights fall to about 5°C (41°F). Rain falls on roughly 12 of its 30 days. Compared with October (14°C (57°F)), November is cooler; by December highs drop to around 8°C (46°F).
- Sunrise (15 November)
- About 07:51
- Sunset (15 November)
- About 16:29
- Daylight
- About 8.5 hours
- Sea
- 11°C (52°F)
Autumn (September–November). Theatre and Fringe festivals, the Dublin Marathon and Halloween; increasingly wet and windy by November.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, November rates 2 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in July). That makes November one of the better-value months to book.
Events in November
- Christmas lights switched on along Grafton Street (usually November)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in November
With cold days, 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 10°C, lows near 5°C and 12 wet days: a warm coat, hat, gloves and thermal layers; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is November a good time to visit Dublin?
A quieter month with trade-offs, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, May–September are better overall. Compare every month.
Dublin in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is November a good time to visit Dublin?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Wet, windy and dark by late afternoon, but prices are low and it is a good month for museums and pubs.
+How warm is Dublin in November?
Average highs are around 10°C (50°F) and lows around 5°C (41°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Dublin in November?
Expect rain on about 12 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.