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City guide · Ireland

Dublin

Literary pubs, Georgian doors, and easy craic.

See the year in Dublin ↓

Pubs & music · Literary history · Georgian architecture · Coastal escapes

When to visit.

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What to see

Start with the sights.

01What to seeSpire of DublinExplore →
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Spire of Dublin

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The Spire of Dublin, alternatively titled the Millennium Spire or the Monument of Light, is a large, stainless steel, pin-like monument 120 metres (390 ft) in height, located on the site of the former Nelson's Pillar…

02What to seeTrinity College Library (Long Room)Explore →
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Trinity College Library (Long Room)

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A 65-metre barrel-vaulted hall of dark oak, marble busts and 200,000 antique books, home to the Book of Kells.

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Dublin Castle

Dublin Castle is a major Irish government complex, conference centre, and tourist attraction.

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04What to seeNational Library of IrelandExplore →
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National Library of Ireland

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The National Library of Ireland is Ireland's national library located in Dublin, in a building designed by Thomas Newenham Deane.

05What to seeChrist Church Cathedral, DublinExplore →
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Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin

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Christ Church Cathedral, more formally The Cathedral of the Holy Trinity, is the cathedral of the United Dioceses of Dublin and Glendalough and the cathedral of the ecclesiastical province of the United Provinces of Dublin and…

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Dublin: A view down the Georgian mile
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Dublin: St Patricks Cathedral in Dublin by night
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A view down the Georgian mile

St Patricks Cathedral in Dublin by night

Month by month

Dublin, month by month.

What to plan a trip around, month by month.

January in Dublin

What’s on in Dublin in January. Typical daytime highs around 46°F (8°C).

February in Dublin

What’s on in Dublin in February. Typical daytime highs around 50°F (10°C).

May in Dublin

Dublin in May. One of the best months to visit Dublin. Typical daytime highs around 59°F (15°C).

June in Dublin

What’s on in Dublin in June. One of the best months to visit Dublin. Typical daytime highs around 64°F (18°C).

July in Dublin

What’s on in Dublin in July. One of the best months to visit Dublin. Typical daytime highs around 66°F (19°C).

August in Dublin

Dublin in August. One of the best months to visit Dublin. Typical daytime highs around 66°F (19°C).

September in Dublin

Dublin in September. One of the best months to visit Dublin. Typical daytime highs around 63°F (17°C).

November in Dublin

What’s on in Dublin in November. Typical daytime highs around 52°F (11°C).

December in Dublin

What’s on in Dublin in December. Typical daytime highs around 48°F (9°C).

Make a plan

Before you go.

Transport, fares & local advice

Getting there

Fly into Dublin Airport (DUB).

Know before you go

  • A pint of Guinness really does taste different here; find a snug.
  • The DART train reaches coastal towns like Howth and Bray.
  • Weather turns fast, so pack a rain layer even in summer.

Questions

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Dublin?

The best time to visit Dublin is May–Sep, in Ireland.

Where is Dublin?

Dublin is in Ireland. The nearest major airport is Dublin Airport (DUB).

What is Dublin known for?

Literary pubs, Georgian doors, and easy craic.

More places to explore

Explore these places for a longer trip. Distances are straight line; check the route and travel time before planning an outing.

Dublin: A wide-angle night photograph of the Boland's Quay redevelopment in Dublin, Ireland
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A wide-angle night photograph of the Boland's Quay redevelopment in Dublin, Ireland