Ireland When To Go

July and August are the warmest months, schools are on holiday, and it’s festival time, all of which adds up to large crowds and high hotel rates. Planning ahead is essential as whole towns can book up solidly for events like the Galway Races at the end of July.

While it rains year round in Ireland, the climate is generally mild and temperate with no extreme temperatures and rare snowfall. Hotels offer great deals.

Often blessed with surprisingly pleasant weather, shoulder season allows you to see the country without summer’s hordes. With dryer months in spring and long, bright days continuing into September, these are perfect times to get the region all to yourself. You can also enjoy two great holidays that originated in Ireland: Halloween (October 31) and St. Patricks Day (March 17).