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📅 Jun - Aug
🌡️ 20°C / 12°C
☁️ Mild and pleasant, longest days of the year
Dublin summers are mild and pleasantly cool, making it ideal for backpacking on a budget. Pack layers for temperatures between 12–20°C, and don't forget a light rain jacket—Irish weather is famously unpredictable even in June through August.
Passport
Visa / entry documents
Travel insurance certificate
Flight & hotel confirmations
Driver's license
International driving permit
Credit / debit cards
Cash (local currency)
Emergency contact card
Underwear ×7
Socks ×7
Comfortable walking shoes / sneakers
Light cardigan / layer
Pyjamas / sleepwear
Casual t-shirts ×3
Jeans / trousers ×2
Belt
Toothbrush + toothpaste
Shampoo + conditioner
Body wash / soap
Deodorant
Razor / shaving supplies
Moisturiser
Lip balm
Hair brush / comb
Nail clippers
Prescription medications
Pain relief — ibuprofen / paracetamol
Antihistamines
First aid kit
Band-aids / plasters
Antiseptic cream
Motion sickness tablets
Eye drops
Smartphone + charger
Universal power adapter
Portable battery pack
Headphones / earbuds
Camera + charger + memory cards
E-reader / Kindle
Daypack / backpack 20L
Packing cubes
Luggage lock
Luggage tags
Reusable water bottle
Travel pillow (neck)
Eye mask + earplugs
Money belt / hidden wallet
Sunglasses
Reusable tote bag
Compact umbrella
Travel washing line
Travel-size laundry detergent
Padlock for hostel lockers
Quick-dry microfibre towel
Hostel sleep sheet / liner
Planning your Dublin itinerary? Browse our free 3-day Dublin itinerary to see the full day-by-day plan. You can also use our free collaborative travel itinerary planner to build, map, and share your own custom trip.