When to go · Ireland
Best Time to Visit Ireland
Aim for July, June and April across most of Ireland. Climate varies by region, so check your city below for the exact best months.
Go now
July, June, April
Comfortable and drier
Shoulder
January, February, November
Fewer crowds, a trade-off
Think twice
October, December
Hottest is July (20°C)
It depends where you go
climate varies by regionThe best month isn't the same across Ireland. Here's when each city we track is at its best.
Dublin
temperateBest: Jul, Jun
Hottest Jul (20°C)
Westport
temperateBest: Aug, Jul
Wettest Oct (178mm)
Ennis
temperateBest: Apr, Aug
Wettest Oct (178mm)
Belmullet
temperateBest: Jul, Apr
Wettest Oct (208mm)
Limerick
temperateBest: Jul, Apr
Wettest Oct (197mm)
Galway
temperateBest: Apr, Jun
Wettest Oct (198mm)
Listowel
temperateBest: Jun, Apr
Wettest Dec (171mm)
Ireland month by month
Normals for Dublin, Ireland's main hub. Each month links to its full weather page.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8° | 4° | ok | |
| February | 10° | 5° | ok | |
| March | 11° | 5° | ok | |
| April | 11° | 5° | go now | |
| May | 15° | 9° | ok | |
| June | 18° | 12° | go now | |
| July | 20° | 14° | go now | |
| August | 19° | 13° | ok | |
| September | 18° | 12° | ok | |
| October | 15° | 10° | think twice | |
| November | 11° | 7° | ok | |
| December | 9° | 5° | think twice |
5-year Open-Meteo ERA5 normals. Updated monthly.
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