What's the weather like in Dublin in October
Temperature
With the month of October denoting the peak of fall season in Dublin, the temperature here can average to about 11 degrees Celsius on an average.
The average highs and lows during this time of the year can range between averages of 13 degrees Celsius to 8 degrees Celsius respectively.
Humidity & Rain
The average humidity during this time of the year in Dublin is moderate, with the city experiencing about 80 mm of rainfall over a period of 24 rainfall days.
The month of October in the city of Dublin experiences cloud cover that is gradually increasing, with the sky being overcast or mostly cloudy around 56 per cent to 61 per cent of the time.
Sunshine Hours
The city of Dublin experiences sunshine of about 3 hours on an average during this time of the year.
Over the course of the month of October in the Dublin, the length of the day rapidly decreases, with the city seeing an average increase of about 2 hours, 2 minutes from the start to the end of the month.
Sea Temperature
The average water temperature/sea temperature over the course of the month in Dublin is about 14 degrees Celsius or 57 degrees Fahrenheit.
Wind
The average hourly wind speed in Dublin increases gradually during the month of October, from 13.5 miles per hour to 15.3 miles per hour on an average over the course of the month.
The wind direction in Dublin during the month of October is predominantly out from the west from October 1stto October 5thand from October 15th to October 31st and from the south from October 5th to October 15th.
Dress Code
The dress code during the fall in Dublin would be warm, casual and comfortable clothing, since the temperature has dropped usually by this time of the month.
The peak fall weather in the city of Dublin can be quite cold, and we recommend that you carry enough warm clothing and warming accessories for your outdoor ventures.
Click here for Dublin's weather forecast for the next 14 days. Also, to get an idea of annual weather averages for Dublin, follow this link.
Dublin Hotels in October
Westin Luxury Hotel
This opulent hotel has contemporary furnishings, elegant crown mouldings and the chic rooms come with features such as flat-screen TVs, desks, custom beds with leather headboards, balconies and city views, while suites add living areas, steam rooms, a gym and a Jacuzzi and Wi-Fi at a fee. The Westin Dublin is an upscale accommodation choice located opposite the Trinity College, fronted by a grand stone facade with ornate columns and located at a 2-minute walk from the River Liffey, a 4-minute walk from Grafton Street's boutiques and 6 minutes' walk from the Abbey Theatre. Added amenities are a restaurant, a cocktail bar, a refined atrium lounge, a 24/7 gym, and valet parking at an additional charge.
Jury's Inn Christchurch
The Jury's Inn Christchurch is an upscale accommodation facility located at a 2-minute walk from Christ Church Cathedral and 4 minutes' walk from Dublin Castle, and within 6 minutes' walk from a tram stop and 7 bus stops. This modern hotel on a vibrant street has streamlined rooms that provide free Wi-Fi, flat-screens, desks, and tea and coffee making facilities, while upgraded rooms add minibars, safes, pillow-top mattresses and even cathedral views. The hotel also features a relaxed restaurant with a lounge area as well as a chic bar with Cathedral views.
West County Hotel
The West County Hotel is another upscale accommodation choice which is at a distance of 6 km from Phoenix Park and 8 km from the city centre. The unpretentious hotel has warmly decorated rooms with facilities such as free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, tea and coffee making equipment as well as amenities such as full Irish or continental breakfast, parking, and is a relaxed spot for international fare, with the bar serving homemade pizza and daily carvery lunches. The place is also known for its excellent choice of live music.
Buswells Hotel
Buswells Hotel is a long-standing Georgian hotel dating back to 1882 and at a distance of 950m from Merrion Square and 1.5 km from St. Patrick's Cathedral. The hotel features refined rooms that are traditionally styled with plush throws on down duvets and damask pattern wallpapers. The rooms also come with free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, tea and coffee making equipment, as well as 24/7 room service. With full Irish breakfast that is served at an additional fee, the hotel is elegantly styled, from the intimate bar with leather armchairs to the polished restaurant serving Irish fare and carvery lunches. The hotel also offers a fitness room and some sophisticated meeting rooms.
Bars and Restaurants
Zaytoon Restaurant
The Zaytoon restaurant located in Parliament St, Temple Bar, Dublin 2, is quite famous for its great food, and quick service by its excellent staff team. Quite great for travellers, offering decent bites with great flavours, this one is a hit among students and tourists in the city. With perfect portions and quite delicious kebabs, breads and sauces, the restaurant is definitely a must try for everything that it offers. Easily one of the best places in Dublin for good tasting Persian food, the price ranges a little on the higher side. But the lovely food, and efficient service definitely does make up for it.
Rasam Restaurant
The Rasam restaurant is an upmarket venue for Indian dining, and serves brilliant food that tastes of freshly mixed, roasted and ground spices and herbs. Located in Glasthule Rd, Dún Laoghaire, Dublin, the Rasam Restaurant is easily popular and well-known as one of the best Indian restaurants in the city. The restaurant serves some authentic tastes and has a lovely ambiance, and very reasonable prices. With some extremely welcoming, down to earth staff members, the food served here is top quality and the ambiance is terrific!
The Little Kitchen
Located in Leeson Street Upper, The Little Kitchen is a lovely little restaurant serving unpretentious, extremely well thought-out and absolutely delicious food in Dublin city. The restaurant offers a handy BYOB option, and serves huge portions that make for a delicious and fulfilling meal. Apart from its excellent food, we can't help gushing about the service and value this restaurant offers to its guests. The restaurant serves food that is totally inspiring, and is a great place to go for a fantastic meal out.
Fish Shack Café
The Fish Shack Cafe is a great restaurant, and a perfect place to recharge your batteries after a long day on the beach. In a great location hidden from the busy street, the FishShackCafe is a little gem in itself, has a welcoming ambiance, serves superb food, has a lovely, great atmosphere and offers excellent service. With staff that is warm, friendly and quick to think on their feet, the restaurant's location is excellent especially the outdoor seating. With the lovely outdoor area suitable for all weather types, you may even bring in your pets here if you like!
Things to do in Dublin in October
Malahide Castle
The Malahide Castle is located close to the village of Malahide, a region that is nine miles north of central Dublin in Ireland. This beautiful & historic medieval castle has a history dating back to the 12th Century. Essentially a museum that houses an eclectic collection of artefacts and memorabilia focusing on Malahide and its environs, the castle has some absolutely scenic views. If you want a sneak peek into the 12thcentury history of the beautiful city of Dublin, you must go visit this awesome place!
Dublin Castle
With lots of associated history to it, the Dublin Castle tour will give you a rich learning experience and is worth the visit. Apart from the rich learning that is in store, you will definitely love the antique set up as well as the amazing woodwork inside the palace rooms. Located just off the Dame Street in Dublin, the Dublin Castle is a major Irish government complex, conference centre, and tourist attraction, famous as the seat of the British government's administration in Ireland up until 1922. This place being Dublin's historical heart, make sure you take part in the guided tour that is offered here.
Natural History Museum
The National History Museum is famous for its Victorian cabinet style, and is well-known to house one of the world's finest and fullest collections still to be seen today. The museum has approximately over two million species, of which roughly half are insects, and these creatures live side by side with each other, in this fabulous natural history museum. With decorated and sculptured panels depicting mythological figures, this zoological museum encompasses outstanding examples of wildlife from all over Ireland and also the far corners of the globe- both current and extinct.
