What’s the climate like in Ireland?
The current climate of Ireland features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 19°C during the day to lows of 8°C. The average yearly temperature is around 14°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 3°C and in the warmer months around 12°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Ireland in recent years was 29°C in July 2022. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -2°C in December 2022.
On average, Ireland gets 803 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 5,0 cm is snowfall. For comparison, UK gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.
You can check out all destinations in Ireland for a full picture of the climate.
Best time to visit Ireland?
The best time to visit Ireland for pleasant to warm weather is May through September. There might be some rain during this period, but the temperatures are just right for exploring Ireland.
Climate Table of Ireland
The climate table of Ireland shows the average temperatures, precipitation, snow, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 10 | 9 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 5 | 4 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 70 | 65 | 60 | 37 | 51 | 55 | 69 | 87 | 63 | 81 | 90 | 75 |
| Snow (cm) | 1,2 | 1,9 | 1,5 | 0,2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0,2 | 0 |
| UV Index | 1 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 14°C
- Highest temperature: 19°C in July
- Lowest temperature: 8°C in January
- Precipitation*: 803 mm per year, averaging 67 mm per month
- Snowfall: 5,0 cm per year
- Driest months: 37 mm in April, 51 mm in May and 55 mm in June
- Wettest months: 90 mm in November, 87 mm in August and 81 mm in October
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
Weather experiences in Ireland
Average Temperature per Month in Ireland
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Ireland. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Ireland
This graph shows how much precipitation Ireland gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Ireland
This graph shows how much snow Ireland gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Ireland
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Ireland. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Ireland
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Ireland. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Ireland
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Ireland over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Ireland
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Ireland over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimetres, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Weather experiences in Ireland
The weather in Ireland is rated an average of 2,6 out of 5 stars by 10 visitors. Have you been to Ireland? Share your weather experience to help other visitors.
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There is rain, wind and cold, rarely sunshine. The temperature hovers around 7 degrees. This is not really a place for sun or winter sports. Bring waterproof clothes.— This text is automatically translated to English
There were sunny days, but they were rare. The scenery is breathtaking, but the weather conditions were not ideal.— This text is automatically translated to English
We had sunny days, but also the typical Irish clouds and rain. The air temperature was between 10 and 18 degrees. Beautiful green scenery, but don't forget your umbrella.— This text is automatically translated to English
Cold, cloudy, rainy and very little sunshine. This is more for adventurers than sun worshippers.— This text is automatically translated to English
Although it was changeable, the unpredictability added to the charm of the landscape.— This text is automatically translated to English
The temperature was pleasant, around 15 degrees. Beautiful green landscapes thanks to frequent rainfall. It is not exactly a place for sunbathing or winter sports, but it is beautiful in its own way.— This text is automatically translated to English
We had both sunny and rainy days. Although it was not cold, it was not warm enough for swimming. Beautiful green landscape thanks to the rain.— This text is automatically translated to English
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August in Ireland meant humid but not too cold days. The sun shone regularly, but there were also lots of clouds and some rain. The weather was not ideal for the beach or swimming in the sea.— This text is automatically translated to English
September in Ireland is mild, but you can expect rainy days and scarce sunshine. Temperatures hover around 15 degrees. Not ideal for sun worshippers but ideal for nature lovers.— This text is automatically translated to English
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Average Weather in Ireland by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Ireland. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
