{"id":4501,"date":"2026-10-15T15:08:42","date_gmt":"2026-10-15T13:08:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.brightside-travel.com\/guides\/irlande-en-hiver\/"},"modified":"2026-10-16T13:45:22","modified_gmt":"2026-10-16T11:45:22","slug":"ireland-in-winter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.brightside-travel.com\/en\/guides\/ireland-in-winter\/","title":{"rendered":"Ireland in winter: weather, what to do and recommended itinerary"},"content":{"rendered":"

Traveling in Ireland in winter<\/strong>, It's about discovering the island without the crowds, between cozy pubs, the soft light on the cliffs, and towns buzzing with festivals. Admittedly, the days are short and the weather changeable, but most of the major attractions remain open. Here are our tips, as a local agency, to help you plan your trip from November to February.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In short:<\/strong> Ireland in winter is mild but damp: temperatures generally range between 4 and 9\u00b0C, and snow is rare outside the mountains. In December, daylight lasts from approximately 8:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. in Dublin. The Cliffs of Moher, Dublin, Galway, Connemara, and the Giant's Causeway can be visited year-round, while some boat trips operate only in the summer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What is the weather like in Ireland in winter?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Thanks to the Gulf Stream, Irish winters remain mild (normal temperatures are published by Met \u00c9ireann<\/a>, (according to the Irish Meteorological Service). However, wind and rain are frequent, especially on the west coast. Furthermore, frost may affect mountain roads in the morning, but snow rarely accumulates in the lowlands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Month<\/th>Average temperatures<\/th>What you need to know<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
November<\/td>5 to 11 \u00b0C<\/td>Autumn foliage, the start of the Christmas markets<\/td><\/tr>
December<\/td>4 to 9 \u00b0C<\/td>Shortest days, festive atmosphere in the city<\/td><\/tr>
January<\/td>3 to 8 \u00b0C<\/td>Quietest month, lowest prices<\/td><\/tr>
February<\/td>3 to 9 \u00b0C<\/td>The return of light, Saint Brigid and the Six Nations tournament<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Finally, to compare with the rest of the year, consult our guide when to go to Ireland<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why go to Ireland in winter?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n