Dún Laoghaire, Ireland: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2022]

Traveling to Dún Laoghaire, Ireland? If you're planning to go to Dún Laoghaire, below is some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack.

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About your travel guide

Hi! I'm Dev. I've traveled all over the world and in my travels, I have made many packing lists. In this series, my team and I have compiled the most useful information, as well as things we couldn't live without, to help you plan your trip.


When to go to Dún Laoghaire, Ireland

Based on the climate and weather in Dún Laoghaire, the best time to go is June. See below for details.

Important essentials for Dún Laoghaire, Ireland

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Dún Laoghaire, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.

COVID-19 ESSENTIALS FOR 2022


  • Travel insurance

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  • N95 masks to use in crowded airports

    These N95 masks provide the best level of protection possible.


  • Kids' KN95 masks

    N95 masks are not available for kids. These are a good alternative (and can also be used by adults if N95 masks are not available).


  • A vaccine card protector

    Vaccine cards frequently become worn. An unreadable vaccination card can have severe consequences. This vaccine card protector helps stop that.


  • Travel disinfecting wipes

    Use these to sanitize plane and hotel surfaces.


  • Hand sanitizer

    This hand sanitizer is a good plane-friendly product.

General health necessities

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What to wear/what to pack for Dún Laoghaire, Ireland by month

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January

January in Dún Laoghaire is cold and very rainy. The rain/snow can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the 40s F (single digits C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you see the James Joyce Tower & Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

February

If you visit Dún Laoghaire during February, you are likely to find that it can be brisk and somewhat rainy. Temperatures tend to hover around the 40s F (single digits C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 30s F (single digits C). Humidity is generally between 70 and 80% during the day. In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain about half of the time and snow occasionally. There is frost about half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you see the James Joyce Tower & Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

March

March in this region can be very chilly and very rainy. Temperatures average in the high 40s F (single digits C) during the day. There is frost about a third of the time. It rains about half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you see the James Joyce Tower & Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

April

April in Dún Laoghaire is brisk and somewhat rainy. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the high 30s F (single digits C). It tends to rain about half of the time. But the colder weather doesn't bring low humidity, which is in the 60% to 70% range on average. There is frost 5-10 days this month.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you see the James Joyce Tower & Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

May

May here is crisp and somewhat rainy. Temperatures average in the high 50s F (mid 10s C) during the day. It rains about half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you see the James Joyce Tower & Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

June

If you visit Dún Laoghaire during June, you are likely to find that it is chilly and somewhat rainy. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 60s F (high 10s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the high 40s F (single digits C). Humidity is generally between 60 and 70% during the day. In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain about half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you see the James Joyce Tower & Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

July

July in Dún Laoghaire is cool and somewhat rainy. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the high 50s F (mid 10s C) to 60s F (high 10s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you see the James Joyce Tower & Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

August

August is relatively cool and somewhat rainy. Temperatures average in the 60s F (high 10s C) during the day. It rains about half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you see the James Joyce Tower & Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

September

September in Dún Laoghaire can be chilly and somewhat rainy. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the high 40s F (single digits C). It tends to rain about half of the time. But the colder weather doesn't bring low humidity, which is in the 70% to 80% range on average.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you see the James Joyce Tower & Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

October

In October, Dún Laoghaire is crisp and very rainy. Temperatures routinely are in the 50s F (low 10s C) and occasionally jump into the low 60s F (mid 10s C) range. At night, lows are in the 40s F (single digits C). This is also a rainy time for Dún Laoghaire, with more than half of the days of the month having rain. In October, humidity reaches as high as 80%. There is frost occasionally.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you see the James Joyce Tower & Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

November

If you vacation in Dún Laoghaire during November, you are likely to find that it is pretty cool and very rainy. Temperatures tend to hover around the high 40s F (single digits C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the high 30s F (single digits C). Humidity is generally around 80.3 during the day. In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain about half of the time. There is frost 5-10 days this month.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you see the James Joyce Tower & Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

December

December in Dún Laoghaire is brisk and very rainy. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the high 30s F (single digits C). It tends to rain about half of the time. But the colder weather doesn't bring low humidity, which is in the 80% to 90% range on average. There is frost about half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you see the James Joyce Tower & Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

Activities for Dún Laoghaire, Ireland

Here are some activity recommendations and activity-specific packing tips for Dún Laoghaire.

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