Ireland has a temperate climate. The prevailing westerly winds that
blow in from the Atlantic Ocean take their temperature from the warm
waters of the North Atlantic Drift that bathes our coast. These winds
sooth the heat of summer and temper the severity of winter.
While there may be the odd heat wave during summer months when temperatures
can soar, the more likely weather in Ireland is that of sunny spells
mixed with cloudy and overcast conditions. Temperatures hover around
20° C during the summer months and 8° C during the colder
winter months. This is just a guideline however as temperatures can
rise to the mid 20’s and fall to just above zero at times. These
moderate conditions are due to the Gulf Steam and prevailing winds.
*Average
Temperatures for Ireland
Month
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sept
Oct
Nov
Dec
Day
°C
8
8
10
12
16
18
21
19
17
14
10
8
Day
°F
46
46
50
54
61
64
70
66
63
57
50
46
Night°C
2
2
2
3
6
9
11
10
9
9
3
2
Night°F
36
36
36
37
43
48
52
50
48
48
37
36
Due to Ireland’s changeable weather patterns, it is best to be
prepared for rain at any time and you will never be taken unaware.
The wettest months tend to be January and December, while the driest
months are generally from March to July. Rainfall varies greatly within
the country also, with Ireland’s east and southeast being driest.
*Average
Rainfall in Ireland
Month
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sept
Oct
Nov
Dec
MM
60
50
50
45
56
50
55
71
70
66
68
75
Inches
2:36
1:96
1:96
1:77
2:20
1:96
2:16
2:79
2:75
2:59
2:67
2:95
The hours of daylight in Ireland also vary quite considerably between
summer and winter months. For golfing groups, this can be quite an
important factor.
*Approx
Sunrise and Sunset times in Ireland at start of each month
