Edinburgh vs Dublin

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 Edinburgh sees 5 sunshine hours and 13 rain days.

Edinburgh is on the cooler side at 12°C, requiring warmer clothing. Dublin is cooler at 13°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Dublin is the stronger choice in October. Dublin receives 1 more hour of sunshine per day, which matters for sightseeing and outdoor activities.

Edinburgh reaches an average high of 12°C (54°F) and drops to 7°C (45°F) at night during October. The daily temperature range is 5°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.

Dublin averages 13°C (55°F) for the high and 9°C (48°F) for the low, with a daily range of 4°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.

Edinburgh receives approximately 81 mm of rainfall across 13 rain days during October. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Dublin sees 78 mm over 12 rain days. That makes Dublin the drier option by 1 rain day and 3 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.