Dublin's winters are long and cold, with temperatures often below freezing, especially in January and February, but can occasionally rise above 12°C. Spring arrives slowly in March, bringing warmer days, but still chilly nights, and by April and May, temperatures become more consistently mild, reaching up to 28°C. Summer is warm and relatively stable, with July and August being the hottest months, with highs around 34°C, while autumn returns to a cooler climate, with September and October seeing temperatures drop back down to around 6-10°C.