Dublin in January
Dark, quiet and cozy
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
January is a below-average month in Dublin.
January is quiet and cheap, best for pubs, museums and live music.
January in detail
What January actually feels like
- Weather
- 2–8°C
- Cold, damp and windy.
- Crowds
- Low
- Quiet.
- Prices
- €€
- Good value.
+Low prices and quiet pubs.
–Short, cold, wet days.
My tip for January
Plan sightseeing between 10am and 4pm, when it is light.
- Pubs
- Museums
How January compares
Against the other eleven months
7th of 12 overall in Dublin, 10th for weather, 1st for space, 1st for value. It is the emptiest month of the year; and it's also the best value.
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What’s on in Dublin in January
- Short winter days
- Daylight is short, so plan sightseeing for the middle of the day.
November–January
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Weather
Weather in Dublin in January
In January Dublin averages a high of 8°C (46°F) and a low of 2°C (36°F), with about 62 mm of rain or snow over 13 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
- 8°C
- 46°F
- Average low
- 2°C
- 36°F
- Precipitation
- 62 mm
- Wet days
- 13
Climate data: Met Éireann (Dublin Airport, 1991–2020). Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Dublin in January: the questions people ask
- Is January a good time to visit Dublin?
- January 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: Low prices and quiet pubs. The main downside: Short, cold, wet days.
- What is the weather like in Dublin in January?
- Average highs are around 8°C and lows around 2°C. Expect about 62 mm of rain or snow over roughly 13 wet days. Cold, damp and windy. For comparison, the warmest month is July (around 20°C) and the coolest is January (around 8°C).
- Is Dublin crowded in January?
- Crowds are low. Quiet. January is the quietest month of the year.
- How expensive is Dublin in January?
- Prices are at level 2 of 5 (€€). Good value. January is also the best-value month.
- When is the best time to visit Dublin?
- In the CrowdFreeViews month scores, May is the best month overall (January ranks 7 of 12). The quietest month is January and the best value is January.
Still going to Dublin in January?
Book early and plan around the busiest hours — short, cold, wet days.
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