Ireland
Weather, climate and best time to visit
Best time to visit Ireland
The best time to visit Ireland is from June until September, when you will have a soft or pleasant temperature and limited rainfall. The highest average temperature in in Ireland is 17°C in June and the lowest is 8°C in January.
The water temperature is between 7°C and 24°C.
Ireland has the oceanic climate prevailing. If you want to know what the average temperature is in Ireland or when most precipitation (rain or snow) falls, you can find a quick overview below. This way, you are well prepared. Our average monthly climate data is based on data from the past 30 years.
Climate data from city: Galway
Climate data from city: Dublin
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Ireland weather
The Ireland weather for will be 13° till 17° degrees in the next 14 days with several days chance of light rain showers or even quite a bit of rain. The water temperature is 16°C.
The Ireland weather forecast is based on the weather conditions in the city of Dublin.
Ireland 14 day weather forecast
Climate Ireland
Click on a region of Ireland to view the climate:
West Ireland (Galway)
West Ireland has the oceanic climate prevailing. There is rainfall during all months of the year. The average annual temperature for West Ireland is 12° degrees and there is about 497 mm of rain in a year. It is dry for 92 days a year with an average humidity of 86% and an UV-index of 3.
Climate data from city: Galway
East Ireland (Dublin)
East Ireland has the oceanic climate prevailing. There is rainfall during all months of the year. The average annual temperature for East Ireland is 12° degrees and there is about 279 mm of rain in a year. It is dry for 180 days a year with an average humidity of 85% and an UV-index of 3.
Climate data from city: Dublin
Ireland weather by month
What is the average Ireland weather like in a given month? Let's find out! Click on a month to check all the monthly averages for sunshine, temperature highs and lows, percentage chance of rain per day, snowfall accumulation and number of rainy days.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Ireland?
Ireland lies in a straight line about 10,046 km from New Zealand (Cape Town → Dublin). By car the distance is 14,064 km. You are on your way 185 hours and 30 minutes without delay.
How long is the flight to Ireland?
The flight time from Cape Town International Airport to Ireland is approximately 12 h. 40 min.
What are the largest airports in Ireland?
These are the largest airports in Ireland:
How many inhabitants are there in Ireland?
Ireland has approximately 4,792,500 inhabitants.
How big is Ireland?
The area of Ireland is around 71,273 km². It is 17x smaller than New Zealand.
What is the capital of Ireland?
The capital of Ireland is Dublin.
What is the currency of Ireland?
In Ireland the Euro (EUR) is used to pay.
Exchange rates on 22 May 2022
- 1 South African rand = 0.055 Euro
- 1 Euro = 18.32 South African rand
- 100 South African rand = 5.46 Euro
- 100 Euro = 1,832.19 South African rand
What is the area code of Ireland?
The area code to call Ireland is +353.
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