Best time to visit Dingle, Ireland

Our verdict

The best time to visit Dingle is May

Want to know when to travel to Dingle? Based on criteria such as the weather, cost of flights and hotels, and peak travel periods, May is the best time to go to Dingle. Don’t just take our word for it though… We’ve put together loads of information below to help you decide, such as a monthly breakdown of the weather, what to pack, when to fly, and much more.

In summer, the average maximum temperature is around 16℃ (61℉), but temperatures can sometimes reach as high as 18℃ (65℉) on the hottest days of the year. The weather at night in the winter, which is around February-time, can get down to a minimum of 4℃ (39℉).

If you’re a sun-chaser and want to visit Dingle when the days are longest, you should visit in June. You don’t want to get wet on your holiday, do you? Well if you’re trying to avoid the rain, then steer clear of Dingle in December. Head over there in June instead if you want to increase your chances of not being rained on.

Continue reading to find out more about when to visit Dingle, including the climate, seasonal info, what to pack, FAQs, and the best tools to help you plan and book your next vacation.

Warmest month

July

Least rainfall

June

Most daylight

June

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Dingle seasons

Before you continue, it’s important to know when the seasons are in Dingle as they might be different to yours depending on where in the world you’re travelling from. Dingle is in the Northern Hemisphere, so the seasons fall during these months:

Season Months
Summer June to August
Autumn/fall September to November
Winter December to February
Spring March to May

Average temperatures in Dingle

If the temperature is a big factor for you to help you decide when to visit, the chart below shows the average minimum and maximum temperatures in Dingle for each month side-by-side so you can easily see the difference in weather throughout the year. To see the temperatures in both Celsius (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F), hover or tap the shaded boxes on the graph.

Dingle climate by month

If you already have a rough idea about which months you might want to travel, the section below shows a detailed breakdown of the climate in Dingle for each month so you can see if it all suits your wants and needs. Scroll down, or use the quick menu below to jump to your preferred month.

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MAR
APR
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JUN
JUL
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OCT
NOV
DEC

Dingle in January

  • Average temperature: 8℃ (47℉)
  • Average high temperature: 9℃ (49℉)
  • Average low temperature: 7℃ (45℉)
  • Average humidity: 81%
  • Average sunny days: 6 days
  • Average rainfall: 101mm (4") over 23 days
6 days
of pure sunshine
23 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Dingle in January, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.


Dingle in February

  • Average temperature: 8℃ (46℉)
  • Average high temperature: 9℃ (48℉)
  • Average low temperature: 7℃ (44℉)
  • Average humidity: 80%
  • Average sunny days: 5 days
  • Average rainfall: 98mm (4") over 20 days
5 days
of pure sunshine
20 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Dingle in February, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.


Dingle in March

  • Average temperature: 8℃ (47℉)
  • Average high temperature: 10℃ (49℉)
  • Average low temperature: 7℃ (44℉)
  • Average humidity: 80%
  • Average sunny days: 9 days
  • Average rainfall: 72mm (3") over 20 days
9 days
of pure sunshine
20 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Dingle in March, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.


Dingle in April

  • Average temperature: 10℃ (49℉)
  • Average high temperature: 11℃ (52℉)
  • Average low temperature: 8℃ (47℉)
  • Average humidity: 80%
  • Average sunny days: 10 days
  • Average rainfall: 55mm (2") over 17 days
10 days
of pure sunshine
17 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Dingle in April, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.


Dingle in May

  • Average temperature: 11℃ (52℉)
  • Average high temperature: 13℃ (55℉)
  • Average low temperature: 10℃ (50℉)
  • Average humidity: 82%
  • Average sunny days: 9 days
  • Average rainfall: 54mm (2") over 20 days
9 days
of pure sunshine
20 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Dingle in May, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.


Dingle in June

  • Average temperature: 14℃ (57℉)
  • Average high temperature: 15℃ (59℉)
  • Average low temperature: 12℃ (54℉)
  • Average humidity: 83%
  • Average sunny days: 9 days
  • Average rainfall: 47mm (2") over 18 days
9 days
of pure sunshine
18 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Dingle in June, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie.


Dingle in July

  • Average temperature: 15℃ (59℉)
  • Average high temperature: 16℃ (61℉)
  • Average low temperature: 14℃ (57℉)
  • Average humidity: 85%
  • Average sunny days: 6 days
  • Average rainfall: 60mm (2") over 21 days
6 days
of pure sunshine
21 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Dingle in July, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie.


Dingle in August

  • Average temperature: 15℃ (59℉)
  • Average high temperature: 16℃ (61℉)
  • Average low temperature: 14℃ (57℉)
  • Average humidity: 84%
  • Average sunny days: 5 days
  • Average rainfall: 73mm (3") over 22 days
5 days
of pure sunshine
22 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Dingle in August, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie.


Dingle in September

  • Average temperature: 14℃ (57℉)
  • Average high temperature: 15℃ (59℉)
  • Average low temperature: 13℃ (55℉)
  • Average humidity: 84%
  • Average sunny days: 8 days
  • Average rainfall: 63mm (2") over 20 days
8 days
of pure sunshine
20 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Dingle in September, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie.

Dingle in October

  • Average temperature: 12℃ (54℉)
  • Average high temperature: 14℃ (56℉)
  • Average low temperature: 11℃ (52℉)
  • Average humidity: 83%
  • Average sunny days: 8 days
  • Average rainfall: 91mm (4") over 21 days
8 days
of pure sunshine
21 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Dingle in October, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.


Dingle in November

  • Average temperature: 10℃ (50℉)
  • Average high temperature: 11℃ (52℉)
  • Average low temperature: 9℃ (48℉)
  • Average humidity: 80%
  • Average sunny days: 5 days
  • Average rainfall: 108mm (4") over 23 days
5 days
of pure sunshine
23 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Dingle in November, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.


Dingle in December

  • Average temperature: 9℃ (48℉)
  • Average high temperature: 10℃ (50℉)
  • Average low temperature: 8℃ (46℉)
  • Average humidity: 81%
  • Average sunny days: 5 days
  • Average rainfall: 114mm (4") over 23 days
5 days
of pure sunshine
23 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Dingle in December, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.


Top FAQs

The hottest month of the year in Dingle is usually July, where temperatures tend to rise to around 16℃ (61℉) in the middle of the day or early afternoon.
The month with the least amount of rain in Dingle is generally around June. The dry season often coincides with cooler weather, so you should check the temperatures in June first to make sure it’s still a good time to go.
The rainiest time of year in Dingle is generally around December, although the wetter season can sometimes extend a few months either side of December too.
If you want to get the most out of your time visiting Dingle, or if you're just afraid of the dark, the days in June are usually the longest between sunrise and sunset.

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