I hear that it rains a lot in Ireland. What is the weather like?
A The weather of Ireland and the British isles is very similar. Since it is an island the weather never reaches extremes, as it does inland in the USA. Of the isles, Ireland gets the most rainfall. Around here they call it soft weather. This however is what gives the country its famous beautifully green countryside. Winter and spring see the most rainfall and April is traditionally a pretty rainy month with as much rain as not. The summer months are pleasant, with about 6 hours of sunshine a day and an average temperature around 20-23centigrade, or about 80-85F. One could actually make a close comparison to the weather of the Pacific Northwest in the United States, though Ireland gets more sun in the summer. One thing to watch out for is the wind. Often times the wind will accompany the rain, so when buying an umbrella, make sure it is sturdy.
