| When you come to Ireland you will want to be | | | | may want to plan your trip for the summer |
| sure to pack appropriately. Depending on where | | | | months. Between May and September you will |
| you live, you may find that the weather in Ireland | | | | find things warm up a bit, but you should know |
| is much different than what you are used to; it | | | | that July and August see Ireland at its most |
| may even be necessary to invest in certain | | | | crowded, since most tourists choose to visit |
| protective gear that is not a normal part of your | | | | Ireland at its most hospitable! |
| wardrobe! Ireland, for the most part, has a lovely | | | | If you do want to experience a bit of Ireland's |
| and temperate climate but there can be inclement | | | | less cheery side, give it a try during the winter. |
| weather as well, and when you are travelling, | | | | The winter days in Ireland are usually short and |
| particularly if you plan to be away from shelter | | | | damp with considerable fog cover, but those |
| for an extended period of time, it is best to be | | | | visiting from colder climates will be pleasantly |
| prepared for everything. | | | | surprised to learn that temperatures rarely dip |
| You will find that for the large part Ireland's | | | | below the freezing mark, since the west coast of |
| climate is temperate. The weather is damp and | | | | Ireland is swept by Gulf Stream winds. However, |
| cool for the better part of the calendar year, with | | | | it is important to note that many of Ireland's |
| the west coast of Ireland seeing the greatest | | | | premier tourist attractions are only open in the |
| portion of the annual rainfall. If you prefer to visit | | | | summer months, so this may have an impact on |
| during a slightly warmer, drier time of year, you | | | | your decision of when to visit. |