Think Rain or Shine!

Did you know that the Irish have the widest vocabulary for describing rain on Earth? Wet rain, drizzlin’ rain, horizontal rain, sore rain, spitting rain, pissing rain, bucketing rain… there’s a reason why!

The most important and essential postulate you should have in mind when packing is only one: the weather in Ireland is hardly predictable throughout the whole year; at least every second day is raining! (Ever wondered how Ireland can be so green? It takes LOT of water ;).

Temperature-wise, the Irish climate is mild and bearable in all seasons.

The winter months Nov-March is extremely rainy and quiet cold (I remember not seeing a single day without rain during a whole month in November), while the spring’s and summer’s months are generally warmer and sunnier (still, remember that sun may shine bright one minute, and the one after it’s raining cats and dogs!).

Depending on the season you’re visiting, you may need slightly heavier or lighter clothes (my favorite months for visiting are April, May, and September, which are mostly sunny and still not full of tourists). In the following list, I’ll go through the essentials you need to pack for any Irish trip and options for different seasons.

In Conclusion

If you think in layers and get comfy with the idea of changing multiple times a day, you won’t have a problem dealing with the Irish weather. If you’ll forget something, main cities are full of malls and tiny shops (and pubs!) where you could find anything you wish for.

Rain sometimes may push you down, just dress smart, get out and don’t get depressed. Rain is part of the uniqueness of Ireland and when it fades, it makes the colours of the landscape and the blue sky all the more bright and beautiful.