Where is the warmest place to live in Ireland?

Valentia Island is the warmest spot in Ireland with an average annual temperature of 10.9 ºC. Nevertheless, it also experiences a lot of rain – almost twice as much as Dublin City annually in fact!

Where in Ireland gets the best weather?

Ireland isn't best known for its predictable weather; however, when the sun is shining, there is no place we would rather be. And unsurprisingly, the sunny southeast has dominated the top five, with Wexford taking the top spot, followed by Waterford and Carlow, according to a study conducted by Active Iron.

Where is the warmest and driest place in Ireland?

The south-east corner of the country (Waterford/Wexford) is generally speaking the driest, but that is relative to, say, the west coast. And while it is always noticeably cooler in Dublin (well I think it is) than Waterford, Kilkenny gets some of the warmest temperatures. It also gets the coldest.

Which part of Ireland is warmer?

The warmest areas are found along the southwest coast. Valentia Island has the highest average temperature, at 10.9 °C. The coldest areas are found inland. Mullingar has the lowest average temperature, at 9.3 °C.

Where in Ireland gets the most sun?

According to their research, Wexford comes out on top with 1,600 hours of sunshine per year. Waterford is right behind its neighbour with 1,580 hours of sunshine, while Carlow hangs onto the third spot with 1,540 hours.

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Which county in Ireland is warmest?

For the warmest weather…

This is particularly apparent in the south west corner of the country in County Kerry. Valentia Island is the warmest spot in Ireland with an average annual temperature of 10.9 ºC.

Where is the best place to live in Ireland?

The judges have chosen their shortlist of five in The Irish Times Best Place to Live in Ireland 2021 competition, which is supported by Randox Health. The five places are: Clonakilty, Co Cork; Galway city; Glaslough, Co Monaghan; Killarney, Co Kerry; and Waterford city.

Where is the safest place to live in Ireland?

The Irish Examiner have completed a breakdown of the country's official crime statistics and compiled a national crime league table with the results. It shows that Roscommon and Longford are the safest places to live in Ireland while Mayo is the region with the lowest crime rate.

Is Ireland good place to retire?

Ireland can be expensive, but it's a great retirement destination. It's easy to find cheaper housing and living options, and the Irish lifestyle is perfect for anyone who is looking to settle down and live life on the slower side. Some areas of the country are exceptionally rainy, but temperatures are mild throughout.

Is Northern Ireland colder than England?

Northern Ireland is warmer than Scotland throughout the year, and has milder winters than England or Wales. In terms of rain, Northern Ireland is generally drier than both Scotland and Wales, but wetter than most of England.

Is Galway warmer than Dublin?

Galway sees slightly warmer temperatures than Belfast and Dublin but is relatively wetter than the two.

Where is the warmest place in Northern Ireland?

The heat record is 31.3 °C (88.3 °F), recorded in July 2021 in Castlederg (the same place where the cold record was set). Previously, the temperature had reached 31 °C (88 °F) at Lough Fea, in the center, in August 1995, and at Garrison, in the southwest, in June 1976.

Is Ireland colder than England?

Both have a maritime climate but Ireland has less continental influence than England. Temperatures in Ireland are milder over the winter and lower over the summer than England. English winter temperatures generally being lower, England's colder.

Is Waterford warmer than Dublin?

The south-east corner of the country (Waterford/Wexford) is generally speaking the driest, but that is relative to, say, the west coast. And while it is always noticeably cooler in Dublin (well I think it is) than Waterford, Kilkenny gets some of the warmest temperatures. It also gets the coldest.

Where is the driest county in Ireland?

According to the statistics, Chill found that Longford is the driest county in Ireland, with an annual rainfall of less than 26 inches!

Is Cork Ireland warmer than Dublin?

The climate in Cork is rainier and colder than Dublin – and that's official. Figures from Met Éireann show average rainfall in the Rebel County is a spirit-dampening 1,207mm, while in Dublin it is a less moist 732mm. The sun shines for an average of 3.9 hours every day in Dublin, and 3.8 hours in Cork.

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What is the roughest part of Ireland?

Pearse Street Garda station in Dublin's south inner city is at the centre of Ireland's most crime-ridden district, the Irish Mirror can reveal. Our exclusive data probe of incidents clocked on the force's Pulse system from 560 stations over 17 years, reveals the nation's worst and most unexpected crime blackspots.

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What is the sunniest county in Ireland?

The study reveals that County Wexford comes out on top when it comes to the sunniest Irish counties. Enjoying an impressive 1,600 hours of sunshine per year – that's over 66 full days – Wexford may be your best bet for a sunny staycation.

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