Dublin vs Manchester

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Dublin edges ahead as the better destination in October. Dublin offers 6 hours of daily sunshine with only 12 rain days, while Manchester sees 6 sunshine hours and 15 rain days.

Dublin is on the cooler side at 13°C, requiring warmer clothing. Manchester is cooler at 13°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Dublin is the stronger choice in October.

Dublin reaches an average high of 13°C (55°F) and drops to 9°C (48°F) at night during October. The daily temperature range is 4°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.

Manchester averages 13°C (55°F) for the high and 7°C (45°F) for the low, with a daily range of 6°C. The two cities feel quite similar in terms of temperature.

Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in October.

Dublin receives approximately 78 mm of rainfall across 12 rain days during October. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Manchester sees 92 mm over 15 rain days. That makes Dublin the drier option by 3 rain days and 14 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.