Dublin in October
Marathon and Halloween
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
October is one of the best months to visit Dublin.
October brings the Dublin Marathon on the last Sunday and Halloween events around the Bram Stoker Festival.
October in detail
What October actually feels like
- Weather
- 7–14°C
- Cool and wetter.
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Moderate, busy on marathon weekend.
- Prices
- €€€
- Mid-range rates.
+The marathon and Bram Stoker Festival.
–Wetter and darker.
My tip for October
Avoid marathon weekend if you want lower rates.
- Events
- Pubs
How October compares
Against the other eleven months
3rd of 12 overall in Dublin, 7th for weather, 4th for space, 5th for value. The emptiest month is January; the best value is January.
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Weather
Weather in Dublin in October
In October Dublin averages a high of 14°C (57°F) and a low of 7°C (45°F), with about 78 mm of rain or snow over 12 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
- 14°C
- 57°F
- Average low
- 7°C
- 45°F
- Precipitation
- 78 mm
- Wet days
- 12
Climate data: Met Éireann (Dublin Airport, 1991–2020). Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Dublin in October: the questions people ask
- Is October a good time to visit Dublin?
- October is one of the best months to visit Dublin. It ranks 3 of 12 months in Dublin overall (7 for weather, 4 for space, 5 for value). The main upside: The marathon and Bram Stoker Festival. The main downside: Wetter and darker.
- What is the weather like in Dublin in October?
- Average highs are around 14°C and lows around 7°C. Expect about 78 mm of rain or snow over roughly 12 wet days. Cool and wetter. For comparison, the warmest month is July (around 20°C) and the coolest is January (around 8°C).
- Is Dublin crowded in October?
- Crowds are moderate. Moderate, busy on marathon weekend. The quietest month is January.
- How expensive is Dublin in October?
- Prices are at level 3 of 5 (€€€). Mid-range rates. 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 (October ranks 3 of 12). The quietest month is January and the best value is January.
Ready to book October in Dublin?
The marathon and Bram Stoker Festival.
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