Dublin vs London: Weather & Climate Compared
🇮🇪 Dublin, Ireland · 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom
Warmer overall
London
Sunnier
London
More rainy days
Dublin
Dublin vs London weather right now
At this moment, London is the warmer of the two by 2°F (1°C).
The short answer
If warmth is the deciding factor, London wins: 52°F (11°C) on the annual mean against 51°F (11°C) in Dublin, a gap of 0.9°F (0.5°C).
Head to head
- Sunshine: London is brighter, averaging 7.6 hours of sun a day to Dublin's 7.5.
- Rain: Dublin records roughly 161 days of measurable precipitation annually; London sees 135.
- Snow: only Dublin sees regular snowfall - roughly 2 days of it annually.
- Peak heat: Dublin tops out in July (66°F (19°C) highs); London peaks in July (73°F (23°C)).
- Coldest nights: January lows of 39°F (4°C) in Dublin; January lows of 35°F (2°C) in London.
Dublin vs London month by month
| Month | Dublin high / low | London high / low | Dublin rain days | London rain days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47° / 39° | 46° / 35° | 12 | 12 |
| February | 48° / 39° | 49° / 37° | 13 | 11 |
| March | 50° / 40° | 52° / 39° | 14 | 13 |
| April | 53° / 42° | 57° / 41° | 12 | 10 |
| May | 59° / 48° | 63° / 47° | 12 | 11 |
| June | 64° / 53° | 69° / 53° | 13 | 11 |
| July | 66° / 56° | 73° / 57° | 15 | 11 |
| August | 66° / 55° | 72° / 57° | 14 | 10 |
| September | 62° / 52° | 67° / 53° | 13 | 11 |
| October | 57° / 49° | 60° / 48° | 14 | 12 |
| November | 51° / 44° | 52° / 42° | 13 | 11 |
| December | 49° / 41° | 49° / 40° | 15 | 12 |
Who's warmer, month by month?
These two trade places through the year - Dublin leads in 2 months, London in 10, so the better-weather answer depends on when you ask. July shows the widest split - roughly 6°F (4°C) in London's favor - while in February they are nearly twins.
Sunshine, daylight and rain chance
| Month | Dublin sun | London sun | Dublin daylight | London daylight | Dublin wet-day chance | London wet-day chance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4.1 h | 4.3 h | 8.0 h | 8.3 h | 40% | 38% |
| February | 5.4 h | 5.2 h | 9.7 h | 9.9 h | 46% | 40% |
| March | 7.1 h | 6.5 h | 11.7 h | 11.7 h | 46% | 42% |
| April | 9.2 h | 9.5 h | 13.9 h | 13.8 h | 40% | 32% |
| May | 11.0 h | 10.6 h | 15.8 h | 15.6 h | 40% | 36% |
| June | 11.4 h | 11.2 h | 17.0 h | 16.6 h | 44% | 36% |
| July | 10.1 h | 11.2 h | 16.5 h | 16.2 h | 47% | 35% |
| August | 9.7 h | 10.0 h | 14.8 h | 14.6 h | 44% | 31% |
| September | 8.2 h | 8.4 h | 12.6 h | 12.6 h | 43% | 37% |
| October | 6.2 h | 6.3 h | 10.4 h | 10.5 h | 46% | 38% |
| November | 4.5 h | 4.4 h | 8.5 h | 8.8 h | 43% | 38% |
| December | 3.3 h | 3.3 h | 7.5 h | 7.9 h | 49% | 39% |
Seasons compared
| Months | Dublin high / low | London high / low | Dublin rain days | London rain days | Dublin sun | London sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December - February | 48° / 40° | 48° / 37° | 40 | 35 | 4.3 h | 4.3 h |
| March - May | 54° / 43° | 57° / 42° | 39 | 34 | 9.1 h | 8.9 h |
| June - August | 65° / 55° | 71° / 56° | 42 | 31 | 10.4 h | 10.8 h |
| September - November | 57° / 48° | 60° / 47° | 40 | 34 | 6.3 h | 6.4 h |
Best months for sightseeing
Counting months with average highs between 64°F and 82°F (18-28°C) and fewer than 12 wet days:
- Dublin: no month meets both tests - it stays too cool or too wet
- London: June, July, August, September (4 months)
Records, distance and time difference
- Dublin records (2015-2024): high of 81° in July, low of 27° in January.
- London records (2015-2024): high of 100° in July, low of 13° in February.
- Distance: Dublin and London are about 287 miles (462 km) apart as the crow flies.
- Time difference: the two cities share the same local time right now.
Dublin vs London: quick answers
Is Dublin warmer than London?
On the annual mean, London is the warmer city by roughly 0.9°F (0.5°C), though the margin shifts with the seasons.
Which city is sunnier, Dublin or London?
London, with 7.6 hours of average daily sunshine against 7.5 in Dublin.
Which city gets more rain?
Dublin - roughly 161 days with measurable precipitation a year, compared with 135 in London.
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