Leinster weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Leinster, Ireland. Like most weather services, we show Leinster at one spot: Dublin, its largest city. At 9:30 PM local time it was cloudy and 13°C (56°F). Light rain for 1 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.1 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: Jun–Sep.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 100%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 1 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.1 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Jun–SepOff season Nov–Mar
About Dublin weather
Is it raining in Dublin right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 13° right now. Light rain for 1 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.1 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Dublin this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 12–16° and lows of 9–11°. Little rain is expected. The driest day looks like Saturday.
Has it been raining in Dublin lately?
In the past 7 days, Dublin had 3 rainy days and 17.9 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Dublin?
For the coming week, bring a warm layer for the evenings.
Leinster weather by month
When is the best time to visit Leinster?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Leinster is Jun–Sep, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Nov–Mar tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 8°C (46°F) in February to 18°C (64°F) in July.
What is the rainiest month in Leinster?
November is the wettest month, with about 106 mm (4.2 in) of rain on average. April is the driest, with about 61 mm (2.4 in).
What is the hottest month in Leinster?
July is the warmest, with average highs of 18°C (64°F) and lows of 12°C (54°F). February is the coolest, with highs of 8°C (46°F) and lows of 4°C (39°F).
Does Leinster have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is November at about 106 mm (4.2 in).
Leinster weather month by month
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Dublin), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in Leinster
Weather can differ a lot within Leinster: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | Best months | Rainy months | Highs | Rain a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dublin | Jun–Sep | None | 8–18°C | 982 mm |
| South Dublin | Jun–Sep | None | 8–18°C | 982 mm |
| Tallaght | Jun–Sep | None | 8–18°C | 982 mm |
| Drogheda | Jun–Sep | None | 8–18°C | 982 mm |
| Dundalk | May–Sep | None | 7–18°C | 1,048 mm |
| Swords | Jun–Sep | None | 8–18°C | 982 mm |
| Navan | May–Sep | None | 7–19°C | 956 mm |
| Bray | May–Sep | None | 7–18°C | 1,078 mm |
| Dún Laoghaire | Jun–Sep | None | 8–18°C | 982 mm |
| Carlow | May–Sep | None | 7–19°C | 1,077 mm |
| Portlaoise | May–Sep | None | 7–19°C | 1,034 mm |
| Athlone | May–Sep | None | 7–19°C | 1,182 mm |