Dublin in January
Wet, dark and cheap, with a traditional music festival in the last week that is aimed squarely at people who live here.
Is January a good time to visit Dublin?
January is one of the better months to visit Dublin. Crowds sit around 40/100, with typical highs near 8°C.
January is the quietest month of the year in Dublin.
What’s on in January
- Winter sales
- Temple Bar TradFest (late January)
Best days in January
Weekdays are almost always calmer than weekends.
Tue is normally the calmest day of the week.
Best hours in January
The daily rhythm, hour by hour.
The 9:00 AM window is usually the calmest of the day.
Weather in January
Typical highs, lows and wet days.
How January compares
Every month in Dublin, ranked by how calm it is.
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Frequently asked questions
Is January a good month to visit Dublin?
January is one of the better months to visit Dublin. Crowds sit around 40/100, with typical highs near 8°C.
How crowded is Dublin in January?
Dublin sits at roughly 40/100 in January on our crowd scale, which is 23 points below the yearly average. The quietest month is January.
What is the weather like in Dublin in January?
Expect highs around 8°C and lows near 3°C in January, with about 13 wet days across the month.