Dublin In July: Weather, Tips + Things To Do

Dublin in July is usually the city at its warmest, with average temperatures of 15.4°C/59.7°F. Long daylight hours and a lively summer buzz make it one of the most popular times to visit.

On average, the month brings 56.2 mm of rainfall across 17 days, though recent years have swung from hot, dry spells to very wet stretches.

With sunrise at 05:01 and sunset at 21:56, July gives you the longest days of the year, but also peak-season prices and crowds.

Why trust this guide? I have lived in Dublin for 36 years. This guide contains reliable advice from a local!

Visiting Dublin in July

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Although a visiting Dublin in July is fairly straightforward, there are some need-to-knows that’ll make your visit that bit more enjoyable.

1. The weather

The weather in Dublin in July tends to be warm and summery. However, this isn’t always the case. While we’ve had many heatwaves during July, there have been years where the month has brought very wet weather.

2. Average temperatures

The Long Term average temperature in Dublin in July is 15.4°C/59.72°F with rainfall measuring 56.2mm.

3. Long days

If you’re following one of the itineraries from our Irish road trip library, you’ll have plenty of time to explore Dublin in July. From the beginning of the month, the sun rises at 05:01 and sets at 21:56. These long days make planning an Ireland itinerary relatively easy, as there’s plenty of daylight hours to get around in.

4. Peak tourist season

Summer in Ireland is peak season for both international and domestic tourists, so it’s well worth planning your trip to Ireland early and booking hotels in Dublin in advance, as demand is at it’s highest.

5. Festivals and events

A large number of festivals in Ireland run during July, like the Irish Youth Dance Festival and Longitude. There are plenty of other things to do in Dublin in July, as you’ll discover below.

Fast facts: The pros and cons of July in Dublin

I’ve been living in Dublin for 36 years and I have, although unintentionally, spent a good chunk of every July here.

These are the pros and cons based on my own experience (I’ll go into what the weather’s like in the next section).

The pros 

• Weather: The Long Term average temperature in Dublin in July is 15.4°C/59.72°F with rainfall measuring 56.2mm.
• Long days: The sun rises at 05:01 and sets at 21:56
• Festivals: Lots of Irish music festivals and food, and cultural events take place (see our Irish festivals calendar)
• Summer buzz: Long, warm days tends to bring tourists and atmosphere to many towns, villages and cities

The cons

• Prices: Summer is peak season in Dublin, which means accommodation and flight prices are at their peak
• Crowds: Peak season draws the crowds, especially at tourist hot-spots, like Howth, Malahide Castle and St. Patrick’s Cathedral

The weather in Dublin in July

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The average temperature in Dublin in July is generally warm, as you’ll see in the graphic above. 

It is important to note that these temperature ranges can vary considerably from year to year.

Below, you’ll find a comparative analysis of recent years that uses data from various weather stations.

Please note that all of the Dublin in July weather data is via Met Eireann – the Irish Meteorological Service.

A comparison of July weather in Dublin in recent years

The LTA (Long Term Average) temperature in Dublin in July is 15.4°C/59.72°F with rainfall measuring 56.2mm.

The table above offers a look into the average temperature in Dublin in July along with Galway, Cork, and Kerry over the past few years.

As you can see, the average temperature in Dublin in July remains relatively consistent across different years and in various counties.

Rain in Dublin in July

The number of rainy days in Dublin each July averages about 17, but totals can swing from well below to well above the norm.

• July 2024 was relatively dry, with rainfall at around 80% of the long-term average
• July 2023 was wetter, with totals exceeding 90 mm across the month
• July 2022 was closer to average, with rainfall in line with the LTA
• The long-term average for July in Dublin is 17 rain days and 58.0 mm of rainfall

Things to do in Dublin in July

Although it’s still off-season, there’s still endless things to do in Dublin in July, from the many great restaurants in Dublin to hikes, walks, castles and more.

Below, you’ll find the likes of the Jameson Distillery, itineraries you can use and pub recommendations.

1. Have a good itinerary mapped out

The worst thing you can do if you’re spending July in Dublin is to arrive with no clear itinerary.

If you do, the chances are you’ll just waste time while you’re here and (hopefully not) whittle away all of your time in Temple Bar.

We’ve several ready-made options for those of you looking for things to do in Dublin in July, with itineraries ranging from 1 to 5 days:

• 1 day in Dublin
• 2 days in Dublin
• 3 days in Dublin

2. The key attractions

Although we have the ‘main’ things to do in Dublin in July in the itineraries above, here are a few suggestions.

For some of these attractions, like the Storehouse, it’s worth having your ticket booked in advance:

• The Guinness Storehouse
• Trinity College
• Christ Church Cathedral
• St. Patrick’s Cathedral
• The GPO
• Dublin Castle

3. Walks and hikes

One of the more popular things to do in Dublin in July is to walk/hike, especially on those fine days.

There are plenty of walks in Dublin, with something to suit every level of fitness. Here are some of the most popular ones:

• The Howth Cliff Walk
• The Poolbeg Lighthouse Walk
• The Killiney Hill Walk
• The Hellfire Club Walk
• The Ticknock Walk

4. Trad pubs

There are some mighty pubs in Dublin that you can tuck yourself away in for an hour or five.

If you’re looking to see some of the oldest pubs in Dublin, head to the likes of the Brazen Head or the Stag’s Head.

If you want to dodge the touristy pubs in Temple Bar, there’s some great pubs with live music in Dublin, like the Cobblestone.

Or, if you’re looking for a fine pint of the black stuff, see our guide to the best Guinness in Dublin.

What to pack / what to wear in Dublin in July

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Although we’ve a detailed guide on what to wear in July in Dublin, I’ll give you the need-to-knows.

However, it’s nice and straightforward – pack layers and bring a light waterproof jacket and something to wear at night, if it gets cool.

The essentials

• Sun cream
• Shorts and/or light trousers/jeans for walking around
• T-shirts for the warm days
• A light waterproof jacket often comes in handy
• If you plan on fine dining, bring light formal wear
• Causal clothes for going out in the evening (pubs in Dublin are fairly casual)
• All the chargers and plugs you need for your gadgets

Are you considering visiting during a different month?

Deciding when to visit Dublin is tough – and anyone that tells you otherwise is talking out of their hole (Irish slang for they’re full of sh…)!

It’s worth taking a bit of time to compare what it’s like here during the other months, as when you visit affects everything from your experience to the cost of a trip to Ireland:

• Dublin in January
• Dublin in February
• Dublin in March
• Dublin in April
• Dublin in May
• Dublin in June
• Dublin in August
• Dublin in September
• Dublin in October
• Dublin in November
• Dublin in December

FAQs about spending July in Dublin

We’ve had a lot of questions over the years asking about everything from ‘Does it rain in July in Dublin?’ to ‘What is there to do?’.

In the section below, we’ve popped in the most FAQs that we’ve received. If you have a question that we haven’t tackled, ask away in the comments section below.

Keith O'Hara

Keith O’Hara has lived in Ireland for 35 years and has spent much of the last 13 creating what is now The Irish Road Trip guide. Over the years, the website has published thousands of meticulously researched Ireland travel guides, welcoming 40 million+ visitors along the way. In 2022, the Irish Road Trip team published the world’s largest collection of Irish Road Trip itineraries. Keith lives in Dublin with his dog Toby and finds writing in the 3rd person minus craic altogether.