Best time to visit Ireland in 2027, month by month
Rain and daytime temperature for 3 places in Ireland, the busy holiday weeks, and where each place is at its best.
June, July and September suit most places in the country, with little rain and mild days. May is good in many places too. Busy weeks to plan around: Summer school holidays (1 Jul to 31 Aug).
| J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dublin | 8° | 8° | 9° | 11° | 14° | 16° | 18° | 18° | 16° | 13° | 10° | 8° |
| Cork | 8° | 8° | 9° | 12° | 14° | 17° | 18° | 18° | 16° | 13° | 10° | 8° |
| Galway | 7° | 8° | 9° | 13° | 16° | 19° | 20° | 19° | 17° | 13° | 10° | 8° |
Teal: the place's best months (little rain, a daytime high from 15 to under 30 °C). Numbers: average daytime high. Orange line: busy holiday weeks. Source: NASA POWER climatology.
Busy weeks in Ireland
- Summer school holidays (1 July 2027 to 31 August 2027): schools closed and locals on holiday; higher prices, busy beaches, book ahead.
From our researched holiday periods, each with its source.
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