What is the best months to visit Ireland?


What is the best months to visit Ireland? The best time to visit Ireland is during the shoulder season (May, September and October). During these months, you'll find less crowds along with cheaper flight and accommodation prices. These months experience mild temperatures, plenty of dry spells and there's a packed festival calendar.


What should you not miss when visiting Ireland?

'Must Sees':
  • Trinity College.
  • The Books of Kells.
  • Dublin Castle.
  • Guinness Storehouse.
  • Kilmainham Gaol.
  • Grafton Street.
  • And of course Temple Bar. No first-time visit to Dublin is complete without the Temple Bar. Dublin's most visited neighborhood is a maze of quaint streets and alleys sandwiched between historic buildings.


How many days do you need to see Ireland?

For a vacation in Ireland that covers a few or more of the island's 32 counties (26 in the Republic of Ireland; 6 in Northern Ireland), plan on a 10-day trip. This provides enough time to visit two different cities and a number of natural attractions by car for those who prefer road trips.


Does Ireland have a sunny season?

The sunniest months are May and June. During these months sunshine duration averages between 5 and 6½ hours per day over most of the country. The southeast gets the most sunshine, averaging over 7 hours a day in early summer.


What is the rainy season in Ireland?

February, March, August and September have average rainfall totals of approximately 100 mm, while October, November, December and January have averages of approximately 130 mm.


What is the rainiest month in Ireland?

The wettest months, almost everywhere are December and January. April is the driest month generally but in many southern parts, June is the driest.


What is the cheapest month to go to Ireland?

The low season from November to February is the best time for a cheap stay in Ireland.


When can you see the northern lights in Ireland?

You are most likely to see Aurora Borealis in Ireland between October and April when geomagnetic activity hits 4 or above. Keep in mind that the skies need to be clear for the lights to be visible.


Is it cheaper to fly into Shannon or Dublin?

Most trans-Atlantic carriers that fly to Dublin, the capital, also fly to Shannon on the western side of the island. Dublin's bigger size often means it has cheaper fares.


Which airport in Ireland is cheapest to fly into?

What's the cheapest city to fly into in Ireland? The cheapest city to fly into is Dublin, and the cheapest airport serving this city at the moment is Dublin.