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Ireland weather

When to go · monthly temps & rain · a live forecast for every city

Ireland

Right now in Ireland's capital it's 11°, Clear sky. The best time to visit is usually June, July, August — mild and drier. We've put together the month-by-month climate and a live forecast for every major city.

Now, by city

Weather across Ireland's cities

CityTodayRainHumiditySunriseSunset
Cork11° / 10°Fair—80%06:1317:20Full forecast ›
Dublin12° / 9°Partly cloudy0.1 מ״מ83%06:1717:16Full forecast ›
Galway11° / 11°Fair—82%06:1517:19Full forecast ›
Kilkenny10° / 10°Clear sky—81%06:1417:19Full forecast ›
Killarney13° / 9°Cloudy0.2 מ״מ83%06:1517:18Full forecast ›
Limerick11° / 11°Fair—76%06:1517:20Full forecast ›
Waterford11° / 10°Fair—77%06:1417:20Full forecast ›
Climate by month

Temperature & rainfall in Ireland

Multi-year normals (1991–2020) — the planning baseline. The table above is the live near-term forecast.

Jan6°Feb6°Mar7°Apr9°May11°Jun15°Jul16°Aug16°Sep14°Oct11°Nov8°Dec6°

Avg temp (°C) Rainfall (mm)Source: Open-Meteo climate normals 1991–2020

This week

Near-term forecast for Ireland

The temperature right now in Ireland's capital and the days ahead. For a specific city, see the table above.

Ireland
11°Clear sky
Sat13°Sun15°Mon16°Tue17°
Questions & answers

Ireland weather — FAQ

When is the best time to visit Ireland?
Usually June, July, August — comfortable temperatures and less rain. It's also peak season, so prices and flights rise.
What are the hottest and coldest months in Ireland?
July is usually the hottest (average 16°), January the coldest (average 6°).
How much daylight does Ireland get?
In January about 7h 50m of daylight, in July about 16h 14m of daylight. The gap widens the further you are from the equator.
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About this page

Written and checked by the Around the World team. We compare prices across the major providers, cross-check official sources, and update when something changes. We have no stake in any one provider — links are affiliate links, and the price is the same for you.

Sources: Forecast: MET Norway (CC BY 4.0) · Climate: Open-Meteo (1991–2020)