The Best Time for Ireland Vacations

Experience limitless winding roads throughmore temperate than in the northern regions of
hauntingly beautiful natural scenery and warm,the United States, and even warmer than in much
welcoming people on Ireland vacations. Fall, springof continental Europe. Ireland's average winter
and winter are less congested and discount timestemperature rarely reaches 32 degrees
to travel. You'll find the vistas are still spectacular;Fahrenheit and typically stays around a relatively
the people are still friendly and little is better thanmild 45 degrees Fahrenheit.  However, the wind
the friendship found in a welcoming Irish pub toin winter is frequently quite strong, and rainfall
dispel the brisk wind from a late fall night.  Grab— required to keep the Emerald Island a
an assortment of warm layers and venture offbreathtaking and vivid green — is more
on a vacation to Ireland to discover this magicalfrequent in winter and fall.
island. Taking a trip to Ireland for a few days, a 
week, a few weeks or more is an adventurePricing and crowds of visitors proportionally
everyone will enjoy.  And why not?  The shortdecrease the farther you travel from the popular
flight to either Shannon or Dublin Airports will takesummer months. Airfare savings can be 50
you to a magical island where you'll discoverpercent or more in low season; B&Bs and hotels
limitless winding roads through hauntingly beautifuloffer reduced cost packages to help keep the
natural scenery and warm, welcoming peoplecosts reasonable.  Aside from the potential
— you'll question why you didn't travelsavings, however, the best reasons to travel to
there sooner.Ireland in the "low" or "shoulder" seasons are the
 great experiences.  It is so much more enjoyable
When is the Best Time to Travel to Ireland ?to absorb the haunting scenery, wander through
While many opt for the warm, sunny days ofthe historic sites, stroll along the many woodland
summer for their Ireland vacations, fall, spring andpaths and streams — and find a seat in the
winter have their own special charms and arelocal pub! — without long lines and crowds
bargain times to travel. The scenery in varyingof tourists.  You may even find yourself dawdling
shades of emerald green, rust and mustard is stillin pubs, shops and guest houses to chat as the
breathtaking; the people are still friendly (andlocals will have more time and be more relaxed.
maybe more so, because the stress of the 
tourist deluge is gone); and few things are moreDiscovering Ireland in Fall, Winter and Spring
rewarding than the spirit found in a welcomingThe choices for new discoveries are virtually
Irish pub, especially to chase away the chill of aendless on an Irish vacation.  You may think the
late fall night. country seems small, but you'll find that each turn
The "high" season in Ireland, from mid-Juneof the road uncovers a charming village or
through mid-September, is the prime time forspectacular vista to explore.  Uncovering myriad
travel. The weather is warm without being hotCeltic ruins and architecture, and countless
and sticky, skies are sunny and visitors convergemuseums, galleries and castles could take forever
on the small country from the US, mainland— especially as frequent stops in local pubs
Europe and afar.  Pricing is at its highest, both forand shops are required for warming your spirits,
airfare and accommodations.  As the weatherengaging the locals and absorbing Ireland's
starts to change, with cooler temperatures andsplendor.
more cloudy days, most of the tourists return toTake an assortment of layers — from a
their homes and costs decrease. waterproof jacket and heavy Irish sweater, to a
The "shoulder season" for Ireland vacations isbit of thermal underwear to chase away the chill
mid-September through October, April, May and— and venture off into the countryside. 
early June.  "Low season," when the temperatureYou will find that many of the best known
has a distinct chill and some small guest houses,attractions are outdoors:  the shores and cliffs,
hotels and shops close, is the winter months fromsheltered harbors, cathedrals, castles and ancient
November through March.stone circles are accessible throughout the year. 
Since the Atlantic Ocean's Gulf Stream passesWhy are you waiting? Discover more for less
along the coast of Ireland, winter temperatureswith Ireland vacations and take advantage of the
are more moderate than other countries at aoff-season Ireland travel deals for your next trip.
similar latitude.  Ireland's winter weather is much