The weather in Dublin in November varies quite a bit.
And, as we mention in every single article that mentions the weather in Dublin, you need to plan for every type of weather.
The LTA (Long Term Average) temperature in Dublin in November 7.3°C/45.14°F with rainfall measuring 72.9mm.
Below, you’ll discover everything you know, from rainfall in November in Dublin to lots more.
Some quick need-to-knows about the weather in Dublin in November
OK, let’s get you up-to-speed nice and quickly. The points below will give you a quick insight into the weather in Dublin in November:
1. The season
September, October and November are fall in Dublin. November is ‘off-season’ from a tourist perspective.
2. The weather in general
November isn’t one of the best months to visit Dublin weather-wise. The weather can be unpredictable. In years past, we’ve seen mild Novembers and we’ve experienced Novembers with stormy weather. Info below.
3. Average temperatures
The LTA (Long Term Average) temperature in Dublin in November 7.3°C/45.14°F with rainfall measuring 72.9mm.
4. Shorter days
As we creep closer to winter, the days continue to shorten. From the start of November, the sun rises at 07:29 and it sets at 17:00 This makes planning your Ireland itinerary a little bit trickier.
5. Still plenty to do
We go into the various things to see and do in our guide to November in Dublin. The different Christmas markets in Dublin start at the end of the month and there’s plenty of other things to do in Dublin at this time of year, also.
The average temperature in Dublin in November
The LTA (Long Term Average) temperature in Dublin in November 7.3°C/45.14°F with rainfall measuring 72.9mm.
If you’re coming from a warm climate, this will likely feel cool. If you’re coming from a cool climate, November will feel mildish.
Now, this can vary quite a bit year to year, so I’ll pop in a chart comparing recent years from different weather stations.
Please note that all of the Dublin in November weather data is via Met Eireann – the Irish Meteorological Service.
A comparison of November weather in Dublin in recent years
| County | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dublin | 8.8°C/47.84°F | 7.6°C/45.68°F | 8.2°C/46.76°F |
| Galway | 8.8°C/47.84°F | 8.3°C/46.94°F | 8.1°C/46.58°F |
| Cork | 8.8°C/47.84°F | 10.2°C/50.36°F | 9.4°C/48.92°F |
| Kerry | 10.5°C/50.9°F | 9.9°C/49.82°F | 9.8°C/49.64°F |
The table above will give you a sense of the average temperature in Dublin in November along with Galway, Cork and Kerry over the last number of years.
As you can see, the average temperature in Dublin in November is fairly steady across the different years and in the various counties.
Rain in Dublin in November
| County | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dublin | 46.1 | 11.7 | 48.1 |
| Galway | 156.2 | 78.9 | 148.1 |
| Cork | 148.9 | 29.6 | 99.7 |
| Kerry | 354.8 | 93.3 | 201.2 |
We get asked ‘Does in rain in Dublin in November?’ quite a bit. The answer is yes, yes it does (see our guide on what to wear in Dublin in November).
It rains more during the month of November than it does in the other months of the year.
It’s important to note that certain regions in Dublin, typically the west coast, receive more rainfall compared to the east coast.
FAQs about the weather in Dublin in November
We’ve had a lot of questions over the years asking about everything from ‘Does it snow?’ to ‘Is there any stormy weather?’.
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.
Does November weather in Dublin make a trip pointless?
Is Dublin too cold in November?
What is the weather like in November in Dublin?
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.