Ireland experiences a lack of temperature extremes compared to other areas at similar latitudes. There is regional variation, with … See more

The sunniest months are May and June. During these months sunshine duration averages between 5 and 6½ hours per day over most of the country. The southeast gets the most sunshine, averaging over 7 hours a da… See more

Rainfall is the most common form of precipitation on the island, and is extremely common throughout Ireland, although some parts of the west coast receive twice as much rain as the east coast. Rainfall in Ireland nor… See more

Generally, the coast tends to be windier than inland areas, and the west tends to be windier than the east.
The station with the highest mean wind speed is Malin Head, County Donegal, averaging … See more