Updated 16 Sep 2026 · recomputed nightly

Is November 2026 a good month to visit Dublin?

Calm — the typical November day in Dublin is calmer than 73% of its year.

The weather is the trade-off here, not the crowds.

Calm · Lively · Busy · Packed rank a day against Dublin's own year — not a headcount.

November 2026 is the Dublin most visitors never see — Calm every day, cool and wet, around 11°C / 52°F with rain on about 13 days.

Yes, if the weather does not put you off. November in Dublin is Calm on the typical day, and not one of the 30 days in our window is crowded enough to call Busy. Expect around 11 °C by day, with rain on about 13 days. The crowd comes with the school holidays in Germany. St Stephen's Green Continental Christmas Market falls on 18–30 November. No week of November is meaningfully quieter — the typical day is Calm throughout; pick by day instead. The crush is at Temple Bar's cobbles at night; the quiet is at the Georgian squares. The calmest day is Saturday 7 November, the busiest Sunday 1 November.

In short, quiet and wide open, if the weather doesn't put you off.

Among the 12 months we forecast for Dublin, November ranks 10th for crowd pressure. Its heaviest day is Sun 1 Nov, busier than 32% of the year; its lightest is Sat 7 Nov at 27%.

Crowds
Calm · all 30
30 calm · 0 lively
Weather
11°C / 52°F
rain ~13 days
Value
Quiet, weather is the cost
quiet and wide open, if the weather doesn't put you off

You won't need skip-the-line tickets here — that's rather the point. A month like this is the one for the longer visit — the guided walk, the food tour, the day out of town, with room and time to enjoy them. see what's on →

What to pack for Dublin in November

Pack for wet first — rain on 13 of 30 days.

Two people walking under one umbrella in the rain
rain on 13 of 30 days Compact umbrella

A folding one lives in the day bag and weighs nothing.

See umbrellas →
A pair of worn walking trainers, seen from above
most sightseeing is on foot Walking shoes with grip

Wet stone is the thing to plan around in a month this wet.

See walking shoes →

How busy is Dublin in November?

It's quiet right through November — no crowded stretch to plan around.

The month barely moves — every day lands between 27% and 32% of the year. Daylight runs about 8 hours.

Any day works. There is no need to plan your dates around the crowds.
CalmLivelyBusyPacked⚓ ships in port · % = busier than this share of the year · tap any day for its full forecast
Best daysSat 7 · Sun 8 · Mon 9 — Any day works. There is no need to plan your dates around the crowds.
Sun 01 Nov Calm busier than 32% of days here · Germany public holiday
WhyGermany public holiday; France public holiday
Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.

Record Dublin on Sun 1 Nov 2026 is forecast Calm. Why: Germany public holiday; France public holiday. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/dublin/#d-2026-11-01 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Mon 02 Nov Calm busier than 29% of days here · Germany school holidays
WhyGermany school holidays
Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.

Record Dublin on Mon 2 Nov 2026 is forecast Calm. Why: school holidays in Germany. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/dublin/#d-2026-11-02 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Tue 03 Nov Calm busier than 29% of days here · Germany school holidays
WhyGermany school holidays
Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.

Record Dublin on Tue 3 Nov 2026 is forecast Calm. Why: school holidays in Germany. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/dublin/#d-2026-11-03 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Wed 04 Nov Calm busier than 29% of days here · Germany school holidays
WhyGermany school holidays
Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.

Record Dublin on Wed 4 Nov 2026 is forecast Calm. Why: school holidays in Germany. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/dublin/#d-2026-11-04 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Thu 05 Nov Calm busier than 29% of days here · Germany school holidays
WhyGermany school holidays
Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.

Record Dublin on Thu 5 Nov 2026 is forecast Calm. Why: school holidays in Germany. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/dublin/#d-2026-11-05 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Fri 06 Nov Calm busier than 29% of days here · Germany school holidays
WhyGermany school holidays
Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.

Record Dublin on Fri 6 Nov 2026 is forecast Calm. Why: school holidays in Germany. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/dublin/#d-2026-11-06 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Sat 07 Nov Calm busier than 27% of days here
Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.

Record Dublin on Sat 7 Nov 2026 is forecast Calm. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/dublin/#d-2026-11-07 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Sun 08 Nov Calm busier than 27% of days here
Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.

Record Dublin on Sun 8 Nov 2026 is forecast Calm. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/dublin/#d-2026-11-08 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Mon 09 Nov Calm busier than 27% of days here
Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.

Record Dublin on Mon 9 Nov 2026 is forecast Calm. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/dublin/#d-2026-11-09 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Tue 10 Nov Calm busier than 27% of days here
Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.

Record Dublin on Tue 10 Nov 2026 is forecast Calm. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/dublin/#d-2026-11-10 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Wed 11 Nov Calm busier than 32% of days here · France public holiday
WhyFrance public holiday; United States public holiday
Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.

Record Dublin on Wed 11 Nov 2026 is forecast Calm. Why: France public holiday; United States public holiday. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/dublin/#d-2026-11-11 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Thu 12 Nov Calm busier than 27% of days here
Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.

Record Dublin on Thu 12 Nov 2026 is forecast Calm. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/dublin/#d-2026-11-12 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Fri 13 Nov Calm busier than 27% of days here
Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.

Record Dublin on Fri 13 Nov 2026 is forecast Calm. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/dublin/#d-2026-11-13 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Sat 14 Nov Calm busier than 27% of days here
Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.

Record Dublin on Sat 14 Nov 2026 is forecast Calm. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/dublin/#d-2026-11-14 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Sun 15 Nov Calm busier than 27% of days here
Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.

Record Dublin on Sun 15 Nov 2026 is forecast Calm. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/dublin/#d-2026-11-15 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Mon 16 Nov Calm busier than 27% of days here
Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.

Record Dublin on Mon 16 Nov 2026 is forecast Calm. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/dublin/#d-2026-11-16 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Tue 17 Nov Calm busier than 27% of days here
Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.

Record Dublin on Tue 17 Nov 2026 is forecast Calm. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/dublin/#d-2026-11-17 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Wed 18 Nov Calm busier than 31% of days here · Germany public holiday · St Stephen's Green Continental Christmas Market

Event on this day

St Stephen's Green Continental Christmas Market

18 Nov – 22 Dec 2026

The city's yearly Christmas-season fixture, part of the December the forecast already knows.

dublintourism.org ↗

WhyGermany public holiday
Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.

Record Dublin on Wed 18 Nov 2026 is forecast Calm. Why: Germany public holiday; St Stephen's Green Continental Christmas Market. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/dublin/#d-2026-11-18 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Thu 19 Nov Calm busier than 27% of days here · St Stephen's Green Continental Christmas Market

Event on this day

St Stephen's Green Continental Christmas Market

18 Nov – 22 Dec 2026

The city's yearly Christmas-season fixture, part of the December the forecast already knows.

dublintourism.org ↗

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.

Record Dublin on Thu 19 Nov 2026 is forecast Calm. Why: St Stephen's Green Continental Christmas Market. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/dublin/#d-2026-11-19 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Fri 20 Nov Calm busier than 27% of days here · St Stephen's Green Continental Christmas Market

Event on this day

St Stephen's Green Continental Christmas Market

18 Nov – 22 Dec 2026

The city's yearly Christmas-season fixture, part of the December the forecast already knows.

dublintourism.org ↗

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.

Record Dublin on Fri 20 Nov 2026 is forecast Calm. Why: St Stephen's Green Continental Christmas Market. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/dublin/#d-2026-11-20 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Sat 21 Nov Calm busier than 27% of days here · St Stephen's Green Continental Christmas Market

Event on this day

St Stephen's Green Continental Christmas Market

18 Nov – 22 Dec 2026

The city's yearly Christmas-season fixture, part of the December the forecast already knows.

dublintourism.org ↗

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.

Record Dublin on Sat 21 Nov 2026 is forecast Calm. Why: St Stephen's Green Continental Christmas Market. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/dublin/#d-2026-11-21 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Sun 22 Nov Calm busier than 27% of days here · St Stephen's Green Continental Christmas Market

Event on this day

St Stephen's Green Continental Christmas Market

18 Nov – 22 Dec 2026

The city's yearly Christmas-season fixture, part of the December the forecast already knows.

dublintourism.org ↗

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.

Record Dublin on Sun 22 Nov 2026 is forecast Calm. Why: St Stephen's Green Continental Christmas Market. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/dublin/#d-2026-11-22 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Mon 23 Nov Calm busier than 27% of days here · St Stephen's Green Continental Christmas Market

Event on this day

St Stephen's Green Continental Christmas Market

18 Nov – 22 Dec 2026

The city's yearly Christmas-season fixture, part of the December the forecast already knows.

dublintourism.org ↗

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.

Record Dublin on Mon 23 Nov 2026 is forecast Calm. Why: St Stephen's Green Continental Christmas Market. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/dublin/#d-2026-11-23 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Tue 24 Nov Calm busier than 27% of days here · St Stephen's Green Continental Christmas Market

Event on this day

St Stephen's Green Continental Christmas Market

18 Nov – 22 Dec 2026

The city's yearly Christmas-season fixture, part of the December the forecast already knows.

dublintourism.org ↗

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.

Record Dublin on Tue 24 Nov 2026 is forecast Calm. Why: St Stephen's Green Continental Christmas Market. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/dublin/#d-2026-11-24 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Wed 25 Nov Calm busier than 27% of days here · St Stephen's Green Continental Christmas Market

Event on this day

St Stephen's Green Continental Christmas Market

18 Nov – 22 Dec 2026

The city's yearly Christmas-season fixture, part of the December the forecast already knows.

dublintourism.org ↗

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.

Record Dublin on Wed 25 Nov 2026 is forecast Calm. Why: St Stephen's Green Continental Christmas Market. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/dublin/#d-2026-11-25 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Thu 26 Nov Calm busier than 31% of days here · Germany school holidays · St Stephen's Green Continental Christmas Market

Event on this day

St Stephen's Green Continental Christmas Market

18 Nov – 22 Dec 2026

The city's yearly Christmas-season fixture, part of the December the forecast already knows.

dublintourism.org ↗

WhyGermany school holidays; United States public holiday
Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.

Record Dublin on Thu 26 Nov 2026 is forecast Calm. Why: Germany school holidays; United States public holiday; St Stephen's Green Continental Christmas Market. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/dublin/#d-2026-11-26 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Fri 27 Nov Calm busier than 29% of days here · Germany school holidays · St Stephen's Green Continental Christmas Market

Event on this day

St Stephen's Green Continental Christmas Market

18 Nov – 22 Dec 2026

The city's yearly Christmas-season fixture, part of the December the forecast already knows.

dublintourism.org ↗

WhyGermany school holidays
Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.

Record Dublin on Fri 27 Nov 2026 is forecast Calm. Why: school holidays in Germany; St Stephen's Green Continental Christmas Market. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/dublin/#d-2026-11-27 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Sat 28 Nov Calm busier than 27% of days here · St Stephen's Green Continental Christmas Market

Event on this day

St Stephen's Green Continental Christmas Market

18 Nov – 22 Dec 2026

The city's yearly Christmas-season fixture, part of the December the forecast already knows.

dublintourism.org ↗

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.

Record Dublin on Sat 28 Nov 2026 is forecast Calm. Why: St Stephen's Green Continental Christmas Market. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/dublin/#d-2026-11-28 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Sun 29 Nov Calm busier than 27% of days here · St Stephen's Green Continental Christmas Market

Event on this day

St Stephen's Green Continental Christmas Market

18 Nov – 22 Dec 2026

The city's yearly Christmas-season fixture, part of the December the forecast already knows.

dublintourism.org ↗

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.

Record Dublin on Sun 29 Nov 2026 is forecast Calm. Why: St Stephen's Green Continental Christmas Market. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/dublin/#d-2026-11-29 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Mon 30 Nov Calm busier than 31% of days here · UK public holiday · St Stephen's Green Continental Christmas Market

Event on this day

St Stephen's Green Continental Christmas Market

18 Nov – 22 Dec 2026

The city's yearly Christmas-season fixture, part of the December the forecast already knows.

dublintourism.org ↗

WhyUK public holiday
Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.

Record Dublin on Mon 30 Nov 2026 is forecast Calm. Why: UK public holiday; St Stephen's Green Continental Christmas Market. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/dublin/#d-2026-11-30 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

How does December compare? →

Which week of November is quietest in Dublin?

Early
Calm
29%
Mid
Calm
27%
Late
Calm
27%

No week of November is meaningfully quieter — the typical day is Calm throughout; pick by day instead.

The upside of a quiet November

No queues to skip, and nothing to book ahead — that's the whole point.

See Dublin's whole year →

November weather in Dublin

Cold — around 11°C / 52°F, so pack a proper coat, with rain on about 13 days, so keep a layer handy. Daylight is short, about 8 hours, so plan the big sights for the middle of the day.

This is the value month: no need to book far ahead, and the freedom to change plans on the day is part of what you're getting.

Compare December →

More about Dublin in November

Based on: Ireland's public holidays · school vacations across France and Germany · the season pattern from official overnight stays · five years of weather records (2019–2023) · confirmed event dates · the published cruise schedule
Every figure is recomputed nightly from real cruise schedules, public and school holidays, and long-run climate normals. Gaps are shown, not filled.

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