What county in Ireland has the best weather?

Ireland isn’t best known for its predictable weather; however, when the sun is shining, there is no place we would rather be. And unsurprisingly, the sunny southeast has dominated the top five, with Wexford taking the top spot, followed by Waterford and Carlow, according to a study conducted by Active Iron.

Which part of Ireland has the best climate?

Valentia Island is the warmest spot in Ireland with an average annual temperature of 10.9 ºC.

What is the average weather in Ireland in May?

Generally, May is up there with the best months of the year weather-wise: average daily high temperatures are up to 59°F (15°C), the month sees the highest daily average amounts of sunshine and the monthly rainfall is as low as it gets in the year.

Which is the sunniest county in Ireland?

County Wexford
Ireland’s sunny south-east – it got that name for a reason The study reveals that County Wexford comes out on top when it comes to the sunniest Irish counties. Enjoying an impressive 1,600 hours of sunshine per year – that’s over 66 full days – Wexford may be your best bet for a sunny staycation.

What is the most beautiful county in Ireland?

Wicklow is a one of the most photogenic counties in Ireland! With Sea, Rivers, Mountains, Lakes, Forests, Villages, and Cliffs, Wicklow’s landscape is an amazing collection of diverse visual experiences within a short area, and on Dublin’s doorstep.

Where is the warmest and driest place in Ireland?

The south-east corner of the country (Waterford/Wexford) is generally speaking the driest, but that is relative to, say, the west coast. And while it is always noticeably cooler in Dublin (well I think it is) than Waterford, Kilkenny gets some of the warmest temperatures. It also gets the coldest.

What is Ireland like in May?

The weather The weather in Ireland in May can be very hit and miss (there was a lot of rain last year!). The average temperature in Ireland in May tends to be pretty consistent, with mean temperatures ranging between 9.0°C and 13.0°C over the last three years.

Where is the driest county in Ireland?

According to the statistics, Chill found that Longford is the driest county in Ireland, with an annual rainfall of less than 26 inches! Compare that to the other end of the scale, where residents of rural Kerry experience on average 61.5 inches of annual rainfall!

Where in Ireland gets the most sun?

According to their research, Wexford comes out on top with 1,600 hours of sunshine per year. Waterford is right behind its neighbour with 1,580 hours of sunshine, while Carlow hangs onto the third spot with 1,540 hours.