WHAT IS THE WEATHER LIKE IN IRELAND?
The Irish weather can be changeable and is often very localised. This means that you may well have a morning of rain and an afternoon of sunshine – and that the weather may be quite different 10 miles away. Cool days in summer: 10 – 15° C (50 – 60° F). Warm days in summer: 21 – 27° C (70 – 80° F) It is a good idea to take layers of clothing with you each day and to change whenever the temperature does. As a general rule, always take rain gear with you and remember that the higher you go, the cooler it gets. Traditionally the peak season for visiting Ireland is in July and August, but don’t be put off coming earlier or later in the year, as the weather can be just as good if not better. The chances are that over a week or so in Ireland the weather will be varied, with some good and some not so good days, no matter what the time of the year. Another point to remember is that while it does rain in Ireland, it is not as bad as some people make out – it is quite often “soft rain”.
