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Ireland Travel Season

When looking at travel, it's important to know what the seasons are ... and for many reasons other than price.

Everyone and their mother wants to travel to Ireland during the summer, enjoying the warmer weather and longer days. With that comes higher pricing and larger crowds, something I'm not too keen on. Traveling on the cusp of the high-season is a favorite for many, taking advantage of lower pricing, temperate weather and slightly fewer tourists on the roads.

And finally, my favorite, Off-Season, starting in the middle of October, which is one of the best months to enjoy the final days of temperate weather, clear skies and no tourists at the many Irish historical sites. Plus, you pay the lowest prices around (which allows you to travel more often!)

Ireland's High Season: 6/1 to 8/15 & 12/17 to 12/29

Of course high season encompasses the summer months and prices on everything from airfare to cars and Irish B&Bs to Irish Castle Hotels are at a premium -- topping $700 per night for one of our Deluxe Irish Castles.

Many people think that travel over Christmas is at the low-season prices but it's not and many B&Bs aren't open for the holidays therefore I try not to book new travelers during this period. If you've been to Ireland before or have traveled often to Europe then by all means let us know and we'll arrange for a nice hotel to enjoy the seasonal festivities abroad.

Shoulder Season

Apr - May & Aug - Oct

Shoulder is the area between high and low, still highly popular and many tourists but prices on everything from airfare to Ireland and Irish accommodations to Ireland car rentals are lower and more attractive.

Weather is becoming increasingly warmer and clearer in the springtime, flowers are starting to bloom and Ireland is waking from winter. In the fall you'll feel the cool chill in the air, fireplaces sparked up in pubs and the locals start to relax a bit after their busy summer season.

Book early though - seasoned travelers book this season out!

Low Season

Jan - Apr & Oct - Dec

Some airlines only offer seasonal service from the U.S. but for those willing to take that extra flight will save significantly on their airfare to Ireland and up to 50% off Irish Castle Hotels. Ireland automatic car rentals are only slightly more than manual transmission, perfect for those who cannot drive stick shift.

Weather tends to be temperate as the Gulf Stream moves over to the southern coast of Ireland, bringing warmer weather than we typically have here in Philadelphia. Days are obviously shorter so you have less time to tour during the day before settling in to your Irish B&Bs and enjoying the pub nightlie.

Climate: Dublin, Ireland

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec	Av/Tt
Max(°C)	8	8	10	13	15	18	20	19	17	14	10	8	13
Max(F)	46	46	50	55	59	64	68	66	63	57	50	46	55
Min(°C)	1	2	3	4	6	9	11	11	9	6	4	3	6
Min(F)	34	36	37	39	43	48	52	52	48	43	39	37	43
Rain(mm)	67	55	51	45	60	57	70	74	72	70	67	74	762
Rain(in)	2.7	2.2	2	1.8	2.4	2.3	2.8	3	2.9	2.8	2.7	3	30

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