Europe · Month-by-month weather, seasons and what to do — from Noura's Destination Finder.
🟢 Peak season · 🟠 Shoulder · ⚪ Off-peak
Average temperatures, sunshine and the feel of each month. Getting the timing right is half of a great trip.
| Month | Avg °F | Sun | Rain | Season | What it's like |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37–46°F | 7h | Moderate (75mm) | Off-Peak | Mild, damp and windswept, with cosy pubs and empty coastal roads. |
| February | 37–46°F | 9h | Moderate (62mm) | Off-Peak | Grey and quiet, but Kerry's wild coast feels gloriously deserted. |
| March | 38–49°F | 11h | Moderate (64mm) | Shoulder | Fresh spring days peaking with Dublin's roaring St Patrick's Festival. |
| April | 41–53°F | 14h | Moderate (72mm) | Shoulder | Greening hills, longer days and the first easy road-trip weather. |
| May | 46–58°F | 15h | Moderate (73mm) | Shoulder | Bright, blooming and dry-ish — a sweet spot before summer crowds. |
| June | 51–63°F | 16h | Moderate (79mm) | Peak | Long days, Skellig boats sailing and warm Atlantic light. |
| July | 54–66°F | 16h | Moderate (82mm) | Peak | Peak summer greens, beach days and busy trad-filled pubs. |
| August | 54–65°F | 14h | Moderate (83mm) | Peak | Warm, festive and lively, with village fairs and packed coasts. |
| September | 51–62°F | 12h | Moderate (74mm) | Shoulder | Mellow warmth, golden light and thinning summer crowds. |
| October | 46–56°F | 10h | Moderate (85mm) | Shoulder | Crisp autumn colour, spooky festivals and stormy Atlantic drama. |
| November | 41–49°F | 8h | Moderate (91mm) | Off-Peak | Wet and windy, but pubs glow and the landscapes turn moody. |
| December | 38–46°F | 7h | Moderate (79mm) | Shoulder | Cool, festive and cosy, with Christmas lights and quiet Kerry roads. |
Data cross-referenced from climate and flight sources; conditions vary year to year.
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