Ireland Weather Forecast
Ireland weather: 56°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Ireland weather in December
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Climate in Ireland month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46° | 38° | 4,2 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 49° | 42° | 3,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| March | 52° | 42° | 3,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 55° | 44° | 3,9 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 61° | 50° | 2,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 65° | 53° | 3,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 69° | 56° | 3,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 67° | 56° | 2,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 62° | 52° | 4,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 58° | 50° | 4,1 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| November | 52° | 44° | 3,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 50° | 43° | 3,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Best time to visit Ireland
Go in May, June, July and August. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, February and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What to pack, what to skip
- A packable rain shell - 5 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
How Ireland compares with nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Ireland.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belfast | 87 mi | 50°F | 34°F cooler | 42 in |
| County Antrim | 95 mi | 50°F | 34°F cooler | 46 in |
| Snowdonia National Park | 98 mi | 50°F | 34°F cooler | 85 in |
| Gwynedd | 98 mi | 50°F | 34°F cooler | 85 in |
| Northern Ireland | 100 mi | 50°F | 34°F cooler | 42 in |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Ireland?
Ireland is a country in Europe. Its coordinates are 53.3498, -6.2603. It lies in Europe.
What is the weather like in Ireland right now?
It is currently 56°F (13°C) with clear. Humidity is 75% and wind is 2 mph.
When is the best time to visit Ireland?
May, June, July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in Ireland, which has a temperate climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Ireland in?
Ireland observes Europe/Dublin (UTC+01:00). The local time is 3:38 AM.
How many people live in Ireland?
Ireland has a population of approximately 5.2 million.
What is the nearest airport to Ireland?
The closest airports are Dublin Airport (DUB), 5 mi away, London Heathrow Airport (LHR), 277 mi away and London Gatwick Airport (LGW), 298 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Ireland?
Popular options include Snowdonia National Park, Lake District National Park, Edinburgh Castle, Old and New Towns of Edinburgh, Stonehenge, Avebury and Associated Sites and Stonehenge.
What places are in Ireland?
Ireland covers 26 places in this atlas, including County Carlow, County Cavan, County Clare, County Cork, County Donegal and County Dublin.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (countries-v1) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated August 23, 2026 at 3:38 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
