Climate
Ireland has a temperate climate and is cold and damp much
of the year. Summer (May to September) is the warmest and driest
season and is the best time to visit, though attractions can get
crowded in July and August. Winter is characterised by short, wet,
foggy days and long night, but the temperature rarely gets below
freezing due to the tempering Gulf Stream winds that buffet the
west coast of Ireland. Some attractions are only open in
summer.
