Best Time to Visit Limerick, Limerick, Ireland
Month-by-month climate guide for planning a trip to Limerick.
Limerick does not have a month that clearly fits our sunny profiles. Its practical travel window centres on its warmest (July, 16.1°C / 61°F) and driest (May, 55 mm / 2.2 in) months. The drier stretch runs through February–August; the wetter half falls in September–January. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 5.6°C / 42.1°F in January to 16.1°C / 61°F in July, with rainfall from 55 mm / 2.2 in (May) to 124 mm / 4.9 in (December). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Limerick, Limerick, Ireland's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Limerick's climate is broadly seasonal. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| July | 16.1°C61°F | 67 mm2.6″ | — |
| May | 11.7°C53.1°F | 55 mm2.2″ | — |
| June | 14.3°C57.7°F | 70 mm2.8″ | — |
No month at Limerick matches our sunny profiles. The three above are the driest-and-warmest fallback.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Limerick?
Limerick doesn't have a month that clearly matches our sunny profiles. The practical travel window centres on May (driest, ~55 mm / 2.2 in) and July (warmest, 16.1°C / 61°F). Because these are point values at the city, they can differ substantially from Ireland's national average.
When is the rainy season in Limerick?
The rainy season at Limerick, Limerick runs through September–January, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 90 mm / 3.5 in. The wettest single month is December (124 mm / 4.9 in).
What is the driest month in Limerick?
The driest month in Limerick is May, averaging about 55 mm / 2.2 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 11.7°C / 53.1°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Limerick?
The least comfortable months for travel to Limerick — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, March, November, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 124 mm / 4.9 in in December, and the coldest month averages 5.6°C / 42.1°F.
Is Limerick climate different from Ireland overall?
Yes, usually. Our Limerick figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Ireland figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Limerick specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.