Climate and Average Weather in Ireland
Ireland enjoys a temperate oceanic climate, due mainly to its proximity to the Atlantic Ocean and the presence of the Gulf Stream. Summers are mild and temperatures during winter can be cool. All seasons are very changeable and rainfall is expected all year round. In winter average maximum temperatures are around 0 degrees Celsius (32 degrees Fahrenheit) inland and there is a chance of snow. Real winter weather is rare along the coasts.
Usually temperatures in summer are not very high, the average maximum daytime temperature in Dublin lies around 19.6°C (67.28°F) in July. This makes it the hottest month of the year. Some years Ireland is struck by a heatwave.
What is the best time to visit Ireland?
The period May to September is the best travel time for a general holiday. For a city break, for example to Dublin, you can also go the end of March, April or October.
Interested in more detailed Weather and Climate information?
Please select the city below you wish to travel to, or the one closest to your destination. Each selected city will show you the following graphs:
1. Average minimum and maximum temperatures over the year
2. Average monthly precipitation over the year (rainfall, snow etc)
3. Average monthly hours of sunshine over the year
On certain pages we also offer other historical weather data like humidity, wind speed and water temperature.
