Dublin pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Dublin is high; mugwort is high; grass is low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - mugwort declining. Over the following five days grass and mugwort will increase. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Dublin’s pollen season runs from February through August, starting with hazel in late winter, followed by birch and ash in spring and grasses into summer — with frequent rain briefly suppressing levels, though surrounding pastureland drives sustained grass pollen loads.

Today - 9 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    6/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    High

    56/100

High pollen levels may trigger sneezing, itchy eyes, and congestion. Airmine's neighbourhood estimates use satellites to map local vegetation and a statistical prediction model, updated four times daily.

Tomorrow - 10 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Medium

    41/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Dublin right now?

On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Dublin are high. Artemisia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while grass remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Dublin tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Dublin will be different from today, with artemisia continuing to decline

Is pollen expected to decrease in Dublin this week?

According to the five-day outlook, artemisia, cypress, and grass pollen levels will increase later in the week.

Which pollen types are currently active in Dublin?

On 9 August 2026, Artemisia is the dominant pollen source in Dublin. grass are also present but at lower levels. hazel, cypress, and willow are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Dublin?
Dublin sits on the River Liffey where it meets the Irish Sea, giving it a mild, oceanic pollen season, with alder and birch opening the bloom in February, a long grass pollen peak running from May into July across the city's parks, and mugwort and nettle along canal banks and waste ground extending the season into early autumn.
How often is the Dublin pollen forecast updated?

The Dublin pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.

Does pollen in Dublin come from nearby or far away?

Studies show that most pollen exposure (often 70–90%) comes from nearby sources, such as local trees and vegetation. A good pollen forecast therefore depends on accurately representing local vegetation. Pollen can travel long distances, but this usually matters only early in the season or during specific wind events.

Are pollen levels in Dublin based on measurements or forecasts?

Pollen data is often misunderstood. Most "pollen levels" are not real-time measurements, but forecasts.

Direct pollen measurements are typically delayed by 1-2 days because they require manual analysis. To show current conditions in Dublin, modern forecasts combine recent measurements, weather data, and information about local vegetation.

This allows us to estimate pollen levels for today and the coming days, not just report the past.

Airmine’s atmospheric monitoring platform was developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team, using satellite and Earth observation technologies to improve emissions monitoring.

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Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 9 August 2026 at 20:27 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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