When to go · Ireland
Ireland in September
Good month. Schools back, sea at its warmest, often settled weather: a strong month for driving the coast.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Crowds
- Medium
- Ireland
- Prices
- Medium
- Ireland
Verdict
GoodVoykit month rating for Ireland
Schools back, sea at its warmest, often settled weather: a strong month for driving the coast.
Weather in September
- Dublin and the east · Dublin, Wicklow, Boyne Valley, Kilkennyfine
Driest part of the country; mild all year, rarely above 25 °C or below freezing.
- West coast · Galway, Connemara, Clare, Mayo, Donegalfine
Rain on most days, rarely all day; Atlantic storms in winter close cliff paths and island ferries.
- South-west · Kerry, Dingle, West Corkbest weather
Mildest winters (sub-tropical gardens) but high rainfall; the Ring of Kerry fills with coaches in July–August.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Ireland
- Medium
- Prices · Ireland
- Medium
What to pack
Nothing unusual for the weather this month.
Where to go in September
Rated best or good this month
South-west
Best weather of the year (Kerry, Dingle, West Cork)
Quieter and often settled; Fringe Festival.