Dublin in October
Wet and blustery with the clocks going back, offset by a city that takes Halloween more seriously than most.
Is October a good time to visit Dublin?
October is a middling month in Dublin — crowds around 62/100. Not the worst, but January is noticeably calmer.
What’s on in October
- Dublin Theatre Festival
- Bram Stoker Festival (Halloween weekend)
Best days in October
Weekdays are almost always calmer than weekends.
Tue is normally the calmest day of the week.
Best hours in October
The daily rhythm, hour by hour.
The 9:00 AM window is usually the calmest of the day.
Weather in October
Typical highs, lows and wet days.
How October compares
Every month in Dublin, ranked by how calm it is.
Quieter alternatives
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Frequently asked questions
Is October a good month to visit Dublin?
October is a middling month in Dublin — crowds around 62/100. Not the worst, but January is noticeably calmer.
How crowded is Dublin in October?
Dublin sits at roughly 62/100 in October 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 October?
Expect highs around 14°C and lows near 8°C in October, with about 12 wet days across the month.