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Dublin

Dublin is a city in Ireland. Compare its dated local facts and monthly climate before choosing a time to visit or planning a move. Housing references and national earnings describe different populations; verify the costs of your own home and job before deciding.

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Get to know Dublin

A sense of the place

Dublin is the capital and largest city of Ireland. Situated on Dublin Bay at the mouth of the River Liffey, it is in the province of Leinster, and is bordered on the south by the Dublin Mountains, part of the Wicklow Mountains range. Dublin is the largest city by population on the island of Ireland; at the 2022 census, the city council area had a population of 592,713, while the city, including suburbs, had a population of 1,263,219, and County Dublin had a population of 1,501,500. Various definitions of a metropolitan Greater Dublin Area exist. A settlement was established in the area by the Gaels during or before the 7th century, followed by the Vikings. As the Kingdom of Dublin grew, it became Ireland's principal settlement by the 12th century, following the Anglo-Norman invasion of Ireland. Dublin expanded rapidly from the 17th century and was briefly the second largest city in the British Empire and sixth largest in Western Europe after the Acts of Union in 1800.

Weather through the year

When to visit Dublin

Temperature

July has the warmest monthly average (15.1°C); February is coolest (5.6°C). These averages include nights, so daytime highs can be considerably warmer.

Rain and outdoor plans

November averages about 106 mm of rain, compared with 61 mm in April. Rainfall alone does not identify a single best month; compare temperatures with the activities you plan.

Planning time outdoors

June, July, August, September combine monthly mean temperatures of 12–22°C with less than 100 mm of precipitation. These are useful dates to compare for a walking-focused visit; check daylight, opening times and the forecast for your actual trip.

Monthly climate averages — 2001-2020
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Average °C5.85.66.48.410.913.615.115.013.511.28.36.5
Rain, mm86707061677680917610210697

Source: NASA POWER climatology · Reference period: 2001-2020. Long-term averages for the surrounding grid area. Conditions vary within a city; monthly averages are neither a forecast nor a guarantee of dry days.

Places around Dublin

Build your shortlist for a day out. Distances are straight-line from the city centre; check routes and opening times before setting off.

Average rent in Dublin

What is the average rent in Dublin?

1,865 €/month is the recorded central one-bedroom rent reference for Dublin, dated 2025-Q4. This is a dated comparison measure, rather than a home available today. Check current listings in your chosen neighbourhood, then add utilities, the deposit and commuting to make a budget for your own move.

Source: Residential Tenancies Board — RTB Rent Index Q4 2025 (standardised avg rent, 1-bed apartment, new tenancies) · Reference date: 2025-Q4 · RTB copyright / restricted website terms

Average salary in Dublin

What is the average salary in Dublin?

5,696.6 USD/month is the gross employee-pay reference dated 2025. It describes Ireland, not average salary in Dublin. Gross pay is before deductions; household earnings depend on the household model. Use a current offer and your own tax circumstances for take-home budgeting.

Source: ILO — Average gross monthly earnings of employees · Reference date: 2025 · CC BY 4.0 (ILO datasets published from 3 May 2023)

How should I compare Dublin with another city?

Compare the same dated measures for both cities, keeping local observations separate from national context. Start with rent, your expected income and the journeys you will make regularly. Then adjust the comparison weights to your priorities. Missing measurements do not prove an advantage; verify decisive costs and services with current local sources.

  1. Choose a comparison below and read its sources and dates.
  2. Set priorities for housing, work, transport and climate.
  3. Check current listings and your own income before making a decision.

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Plan your stay

Budget and everyday decisions

A holiday budget

Compare accommodation for your actual dates in Dublin, then add the journey here, airport transfers, meals and the activities you want. A cheap room outside the centre can cost more overall if it adds daily transport.

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A relocation budget

The recorded central one-bedroom rent is 1,865 €/month (2025-Q4). Compare it with properties in your chosen neighbourhood.

Include the deposit, utilities, internet and commuting. Compare those costs with your own expected take-home income.

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Your relocation planning budget

Build a monthly budget for Dublin in euros. Totals are calculated from the amounts below, not live quotes. Rent starts from the recorded 2025-Q4 figure; edit it for your chosen home.

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Dublin at a glance

Ireland: the wider context

These are country-level figures, not measurements of Dublin. Use them to compare national conditions; neighbourhoods, salaries and individual services can differ substantially.

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