Dublin in February
Quiet late winter
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
February is a below-average month in Dublin.
February is still quiet and good value, with longer days arriving.
February in detail
What February actually feels like
- Weather
- 2–9°C
- Cold and damp, with sunny spells.
- Crowds
- Low
- Quiet.
- Prices
- €€
- Good value.
+Good value.
–Cold and wet.
My tip for February
Book a day trip to the Wicklow Mountains on a dry day.
- Pubs
- Museums
How February compares
Against the other eleven months
7th of 12 overall in Dublin, 10th for weather, 1st for space, 1st for value. The emptiest month is January; the best value is January.
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Months I'd choose over February
Also good in February
Weather
Weather in Dublin in February
In February Dublin averages a high of 9°C (48°F) and a low of 2°C (36°F), with about 52 mm of rain or snow over 11 wet days. The warmest month is July (around 20°C) and the coolest is January (around 8°C); the wettest month is November.
- Average high
- 9°C
- 48°F
- Average low
- 2°C
- 36°F
- Precipitation
- 52 mm
- Wet days
- 11
Climate data: Met Éireann (Dublin Airport, 1991–2020). Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Dublin in February: the questions people ask
- Is February a good time to visit Dublin?
- February is a below-average month in Dublin. It ranks 7 of 12 months in Dublin overall (10 for weather, 1 for space, 1 for value). The main upside: Good value. The main downside: Cold and wet.
- What is the weather like in Dublin in February?
- Average highs are around 9°C and lows around 2°C. Expect about 52 mm of rain or snow over roughly 11 wet days. Cold and damp, with sunny spells. For comparison, the warmest month is July (around 20°C) and the coolest is January (around 8°C).
- Is Dublin crowded in February?
- Crowds are low. Quiet. The quietest month is January.
- How expensive is Dublin in February?
- Prices are at level 2 of 5 (€€). Good value. The best-value month is January.
- When is the best time to visit Dublin?
- In the CrowdFreeViews month scores, May is the best month overall (February ranks 7 of 12). The quietest month is January and the best value is January.
Still going to Dublin in February?
Book early and plan around the busiest hours — cold and wet.
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