Ireland has a temperate climate which is
influenced by the North Atlantic Drift and characterized by mild, moist and
changeable conditions.
Rainfall is heaviest in the
west where it can exceed 3,000 mm (120 inches)
per annum while 60% of the country
has an average annual precipitation between 762
mm and 1,270 mm
(30
and 50 inches). Extremes in temperatures are uncommon, although the weather can
be changeable as a result of temperate depressions. Average
temperature ranges are from 4 to 7 degrees Celsius in January or February to 15 to
22 degrees Celsius in July or August.
Clothing
One should be dressed in layers that will
allow one to either add or reduce
clothing to match the weather.
If you know you are going to hike, visit a beach or go on the water, it is wise
to carry extra “dry” clothing. The key to staying comfortable in
Southwest Ireland is to stay dry – this is not only from the outside in, but
also from the inside out.
