Climate Insights for Limerick

The climate in Limerick is cool. The average annual temperature is 10°C and approximately 1102mm of precipitation falls per year. Limerick receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Limerick is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are February, March, January, when temperatures can drop to 3°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Limerick sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 3°C to 19°C. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 19°C with a mean of 15°C. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 3°C and an average of 6°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.

Limerick is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1102mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 92mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 126mm of rainfall. December and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 57mm. That's 69mm less than August, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 13cm annually. March is the snowiest month with approximately 4cm.

Limerick is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 5km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 3km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently summer in Limerick, which began on June 21, 2026. Limerick is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in July at around 19°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near 3°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 93 days from now.

The best time to visit Limerick is during July, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 15°C with modest rainfall averaging 78mm per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 3°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely — pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Limerick based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.