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September · climate normalsMild days and a month score of 58/100

Dublin in September

Fair · 58/100Beach 12/100
High / low18° / 10°daily averages
Precipitation73 mm14 wet days
Sea15°surface temperature
53.33° N, 6.25° WElevation 17 mUTC+1 · Irish Standard Time
When to goDublin · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec58September
Best timeJun–Aug
September: high / low18° / 10°
iWhat to expect

The weather in September

In September, Dublin averages daytime highs of 18° and night-time lows of 10° — mild weather by day. Expect around 73 mm of precipitation spread over about 14 wet days, with average cloud cover near 46%.

Days are 1.9° cooler than in August on average, and October is cooler again by about 3.2°. The sea averages 15°, too cold for most swimmers.

September scores 58/100 — fair conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 4th of the twelve months for Dublin. For the most comfortable weather, consider June, July and August instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 06:59 and sets at 19:43 local time, giving 12 h 44 min of daylight. Days shorten by 120 minutes over the month.

Why 58/100?

How the score for September is built
Comfort · 42%94%
Dry days · 33%2%
Clear skies · 25%73%

Beach score this month: 12/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

September against the year

Full climate guide
iiiNearby in September

Around Dublin this month

Tallaght
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Tallaght

Leinster · 9.8 km SW
17°Sep high
13wet days
58score
Tallaght
Bray
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Bray

Leinster · 18 km SE
17°Sep high
14wet days
56score
Bray
Dún Laoghaire
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Dún Laoghaire

Leinster · 8.7 km SE
17°Sep high
14wet days
56score
Dún Laoghaire
Rathfarnham
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Rathfarnham

Leinster · 4.3 km SW
17°Sep high
13wet days
60score
Rathfarnham
ivTop of the table

Ireland's best in September

Where to go in September
Rathfarnham
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Rathfarnham

Leinster
17°Sep high
13wet days
60score
Rathfarnham
Cork
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Cork

Munster
17°Sep high
13wet days
58score
Cork
Tallaght
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Tallaght

Leinster
17°Sep high
13wet days
58score
Tallaght
Clonmel
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Clonmel

Munster
18°Sep high
14wet days
58score
Clonmel
·Questions

Dublin in September: quick answers

Is September a good time to visit Dublin?

September scores 58/100 for Dublin, which we rate as fair. Average highs are 18°C with 14 wet days.

How warm is Dublin in September?

Daytime highs average 18°C and night-time lows 10°C in September.

Does it rain a lot in Dublin in September?

Dublin receives about 73 mm of precipitation in September, falling on around 14 days.

Can you swim in Dublin in September?

The sea averages 15°C in September, cold for most swimmers.