WHAT TO WEAR IN IRELAND ON A ROAD TRIP

Weather in Ireland

In the Southern part of Ireland, the Counties Cork, Kerry, Clare and Tipperary are popular places for road trips. To the east of Ireland, Counties Wicklow, Kildare, Wexford, Kilkenny, and Waterford see a lot of visitors in the summer, spring and fall. Counties Galway, Sligo, Mayo, and Donegal are popular northwestern counties in Ireland.

In the southern and northwestern counties, June to September are the warmer months, with highest temperatures averaging between 60°F and 64°F (16°C and 18°C). October and November have high temperatures of 55°F (13°C) and 50°F (10°C) respectively. December to March are the coldest months, highest temperatures averaging 47°F  (8°C). In April and May, temperatures start picking up, averaging 52°F (11°C) and 57°F (14°C) respectively. For Cork, the highest temperature is in July which averages 66°F (19°C). 

October to January have the highest rainfalls averaging 90mm to 95mm. In the counties surrounding Cork, rainfall can get as high as 150mm in the month of December. Night temperatures are usually cold, falling by 5°. The counties located to the east of Ireland such as Waterford, temperatures could drop by 10° during the night. For lovers of water and sea, August is the month with the highest sea temperatures averaging 63°F (17°C). If you are going to Ireland this month you might want to add a swimsuit to your travel packing list.

Know Activities & What to See in Ireland, Before Packing

If you want to take a road trip around the southern areas of Ireland, we would recommend Cork,  The Ring of Kerry, and Dingle Peninsula Drive in County Kerry. For County Clare, don’t miss The Cliffs of Moher and the surrounding attractions.

For those focusing on the eastern part of Ireland, County Wicklow is the place you want to see because of its landscapes and beautiful bodies of water. Kildare is also a special delight if you are into gardens, horses and designer outlets. Wexford is perfect for beach mongers.

In the north and west, focus on County Galway as this has a mixture of nature, landscapes and city life. Connemara Loop, as you are driving up north is the road trip to take as you will be graced with the magnificent Kylemore Abbey & Victorian Walled Gardens. In County Mayo, be sure to stop by Westport for traditional Irish pubs and culture, among other things.  

Our Travel Planner will assist you to plan your trip properly. Similarly, you will need a Road Trip Checklist to ensure you have not forgotten anything.

Traditions, Style & Culture in Ireland to Inspire your Travel Fashion

With regards to textile and fabric, wool and cotton are the most used in clothing items in Ireland, because of the cold weather that dominates. Cardigans with thick wool and in earth colors such as green, maroon and mustard are popular. Cardigans are also the best travel clothes for women in the moderate cold months as they are lighter than big coats. Boots are preferred footwear for colder months. In the summer, it could be tempting to pack sandals and flip flops; our travel fashion advice is that you pack light flat closed shoes instead, such as loafers, ballerinas, converse shoes, sneakers, and etcetera.

The evolution of style and fashion in Ireland can be understood by visiting their fashion and textile museums. Exhibitions at the National Museum of Ireland and the Little Museum of Dublin showcase the old prevalent styles. When you think about what to wear in Ireland, you would want to learn that Roman Catholic is the predominant religion therefore conservative. However, the younger generation is very liberal and more expressive in their dressing and lifestyle. In this modern era in Ireland, there are no restraints really.