Shannon Weather

Shannon weather - Unpredictable Irish climate
The weather in Shannon is typical of the weather on the west coast of Ireland: mild summers and winters, plenty of rain, and a reputation for unpredictability. The Gulf Stream ensures Irish weather is relatively mild for its northerly location. Extremes of cold and heat are very unlikely. Shannon summer weather is warm without being hot. Our weather chart for Shannon shows summer temperatures around 20º. The best summer weather in Shannon will see temperatures rising to the mid 20ºs. Summer weather in Western Ireland is really the only practicable time to swim on west coast beaches. Ireland west coast weather is extremely unpredictable. Sunshine can quickly turn to rain and vice versa. Make sure you have raingear, practical shoes for muddy walking, and a sweater and jacket for chillier evenings. While most tourists consider the summer to be the best time to visit Shannon, do consider spring and autumn when the weather is fine for touring, there are far fewer tourists and the scenery is at its colourful best. March and April are as sunny as July, August and September!

Shannon weather - Sunshine…and rain
Average sunshine hours for the West Coast of Ireland show May and June as the sunniest months. The spring tends to be sunnier and marginally drier than the autumn. April, May and June are the driest months. A factor in deciding when to go to Shannon is the amount of daylight. Summer days are exceptionally long on the west coast of Ireland. The proximity of the Atlantic means it can rain at any time of year. West Ireland weather tends to be wetter than Manchester, Birmingham, London and Leeds. Shannon weather is also wetter than the east coast city of Dublin. Winters are milder, and summers see more cloud and rain than England. The beautiful green countryside is largely due to the rain. Plenty of idyllic hospitable pubs offer ideal shelter.

Shannon weather - Mild winters
Winter is an “atmospheric” time in the west of Ireland, and surprisingly mild. Average maximum temperatures in Shannon are around 10º throughout the winter months. Temperatures rarely fall towards zero and snow is rare. However, walkers and cyclists are unlikely to appreciate weather in the Shannon region between November and February.

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