Ireland weather
Loading live data…The weather map: all three models at once
European, American, German side by side around Ireland and nearby towns.Live rain radar →Hourly forecast: next 14 hours
consensus of the three modelsRain in the next 24 hours, model by model
each model's own hourly precipitation, side by sideLoading the three models…
10-day forecast, out to 14 days
where the models agree, and where they splitHeading to Ireland? Ireland, Ireland, sits at 53.3°N in a temperate climate zone. The averages on this page are measured at Dublin, the main gateway for US travellers; inland and mountain areas run cooler. Before you lock in outdoor plans, compare how the three global models - European (ECMWF), American (GFS) and German (ICON) - forecast Ireland right now. Where they agree you can trust it; the days they split are exactly when a single weather app is least reliable. For a city break, the rain hours below tell you which days to plan indoors.
Where to go in Ireland
We cover one destination in Ireland, each with its own live three-model comparison and long-run averages. The table shows the typical daytime high in January and July and the wettest month, so you can see how much the coast, the cities and the islands differ before you pick dates.
Best time to visit Ireland
The most comfortable time to visit Ireland is usually May, June, July and August, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 60-78°F range and the heaviest March rain is behind you.
Ireland weather by month
what to expect in Ireland through the yearHere is Ireland's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °F, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to Ireland by season.