Dublin in December
Shopping crowds rather than sightseeing crowds, and a well-observed shutdown between Christmas Day and St Stephen’s Day.
Is December a good time to visit Dublin?
December is a middling month in Dublin — crowds around 62/100. Not the worst, but January is noticeably calmer.
What’s on in December
- Christmas shopping on Grafton and Henry Streets
- New Year’s Festival Dublin
Best days in December
Weekdays are almost always calmer than weekends.
Tue is normally the calmest day of the week.
Best hours in December
The daily rhythm, hour by hour.
The 9:00 AM window is usually the calmest of the day.
Weather in December
Typical highs, lows and wet days.
How December compares
Every month in Dublin, ranked by how calm it is.
Quieter alternatives
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Frequently asked questions
Is December a good month to visit Dublin?
December is a middling month in Dublin — crowds around 62/100. Not the worst, but January is noticeably calmer.
How crowded is Dublin in December?
Dublin sits at roughly 62/100 in December on our crowd scale, which is 1 points below the yearly average. The quietest month is January.
What is the weather like in Dublin in December?
Expect highs around 9°C and lows near 3°C in December, with about 13 wet days across the month.