Ireland climate
World Climates covers 3 places in Ireland. By annual mean temperature, the warmest is Cork (11 °C51 °F) and the coolest is Dublin (10 °C50 °F). The wettest is Cork with 1,198 mm47 in of precipitation per year, the driest Dublin with 983 mm39 in.
The most common climate types (Köppen classification computed from these averages) are temperate oceanic (Cfb, 3 places).
The highest monthly average high is in Limerick (19 °C67 °F in July); the lowest monthly average low is in Limerick (3 °C38 °F in February).
Across the places in Ireland, the months that most often rank as the most comfortable are June, July and August (3, 3 and 3 of 3 places respectively).
Frequently asked questions
Which is the warmest place in Ireland?
By annual mean temperature, the warmest place in Ireland is Cork at 11 °C51 °F. The coolest is Dublin at 10 °C50 °F.
Where does it rain the most in Ireland?
Cork gets the most precipitation, 1,198 mm47 in in an average year. The driest place is Dublin with 983 mm39 in.
How many places in Ireland does this site cover?
World Climates has climate data for 3 places in Ireland. Each one has a page with monthly averages for temperature, rainfall, humidity and daylight.
When is the best time to visit Ireland?
It depends on the place. Across Ireland, the months that most often rank as the most comfortable are June, July and August. Check the page of each city for its own best months.
Climate of every place in Ireland
| Place | Year | Max high | Min low | Precip. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dublin | 10 | 18 | 4 | 983 |
| Cork | 11 | 19 | 4 | 1,198 |
| Limerick | 10 | 19 | 3 | 1,091 |
Year = annual mean temperature; max high = average high of the warmest month; min low = average low of the coldest month; precip. = annual total. Temperatures in °C°F, precipitation in mminches. Sorted by population.
Data: NASA POWER climatology 2001–2025 (MERRA-2 reanalysis, CERES satellite data) — grid-cell averages, not station records. Sources and method.