Limerick, Ireland: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2022]

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Traveling to Limerick, Ireland? If you're planning to go to Limerick, this article contains some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack.

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About your travel guide

Hi! I'm Dev. I've traveled all over the world and in my travels, I have made many packing lists. In this series, my team and I have compiled the most useful information, as well as things we couldn't live without, to help you plan your trip.


When to go to Limerick, Ireland

Based on the climate and weather in Limerick, the best time to go is August. See below for details.

Important essentials for Limerick, Ireland

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Limerick, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.

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  • Travel disinfecting wipes

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General health necessities

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What to wear/what to pack for Limerick, Ireland by month

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January

If you vacation in Limerick during January, you are likely to notice that it is cold and very rainy. Temperatures tend to hover around the 40s F (single digits C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the high 30s F (single digits C). Humidity is generally around 80.5 during the day. In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain about two thirds of the time. There is frost about half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you plan to visit the beautiful St Mary's Cathedral, it's important to wear modest clothing:

If you visit the Hunt Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

February

If you vacation in Limerick during February, you might see that it can be very chilly and somewhat rainy. Temperatures tend to hover around the high 40s F (single digits C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the high 30s F (single digits C). Humidity is generally between 70 and 80% during the day. In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain about half of the time. There is frost about half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you plan to visit the beautiful St Mary's Cathedral, it's important to wear modest clothing:

If you visit the Hunt Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

March

March for Limerick can be very chilly and very rainy. Temperatures average in the low 50s F (low 10s C) during the day. There is frost regularly. It rains about two thirds of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you plan to visit the beautiful St Mary's Cathedral, it's important to wear modest clothing:

If you visit the Hunt Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

April

April for Limerick can be chilly and somewhat rainy. Temperatures average in the 50s F (low 10s C) during the day. There is frost about a third of the time. It rains about half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you plan to visit the beautiful St Mary's Cathedral, it's important to wear modest clothing:

If you visit the Hunt Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

May

May in Limerick is relatively cool and somewhat rainy. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the low 50s F (low 10s C) to low 60s F (mid 10s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you plan to visit the beautiful St Mary's Cathedral, it's important to wear modest clothing:

If you visit the Hunt Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

June

June in Limerick is crisp and somewhat rainy. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the high 40s F (single digits C). It tends to rain about half of the time. But the colder weather doesn't bring low humidity, which is in the 60% to 70% range on average.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you plan to visit the beautiful St Mary's Cathedral, it's important to wear modest clothing:

If you visit the Hunt Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

July

If you go to Limerick in July, you will notice that it is mild and somewhat rainy. Expect it to rain about half of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the high 60s F (low 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you plan to visit the beautiful St Mary's Cathedral, it's important to wear modest clothing:

If you visit the Hunt Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

August

August in Limerick is mild and very rainy. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the high 60s F (high 10s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you plan to visit the beautiful St Mary's Cathedral, it's important to wear modest clothing:

If you visit the Hunt Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

September

September in Limerick can be chilly and somewhat rainy. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the low 60s F (high 10s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you plan to visit the beautiful St Mary's Cathedral, it's important to wear modest clothing:

If you visit the Hunt Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

October

If you visit Limerick during October, you may find that it can be chilly and very rainy. Temperatures tend to hover around the high 50s F (mid 10s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 40s F (single digits C). Humidity is generally between 70 and 80% during the day. In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain about two thirds of the time. There is frost sometimes.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you plan to visit the beautiful St Mary's Cathedral, it's important to wear modest clothing:

If you visit the Hunt Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

November

November can be very chilly and very rainy. Temperatures average in the low 50s F (low 10s C) during the day. There is frost about a third of the time. It rains about two thirds of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you plan to visit the beautiful St Mary's Cathedral, it's important to wear modest clothing:

If you visit the Hunt Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

December

December for Limerick is cold and very rainy. Temperatures average in the high 40s F (single digits C) during the day. There is frost about half of the time. It rains about two thirds of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you plan to visit the beautiful St Mary's Cathedral, it's important to wear modest clothing:

If you visit the Hunt Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

Activities for Limerick, Ireland

Here are some activity recommendations and activity-specific packing tips for Limerick.

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