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

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Traveling to Sherkin Island, Ireland? If you're planning to go to Sherkin Island, below is 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 Sherkin Island, Ireland

Based on the climate and weather in Sherkin Island, the best time to go is June. See below for details.

Important essentials for Sherkin Island, Ireland

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

COVID-19 ESSENTIALS FOR 2022


  • Travel insurance

    If you or a companion get COVID-19, your amazing trip can be ruined. Good travel insurance can help. See plans


  • Hand sanitizer

    This hand sanitizer is an easy-to-carry plane-friendly choice.


  • A vaccine card protector

    Vaccine cards can become worn. An unreadable vaccination card can have severe consequences. This vaccine card protector helps avoid that.


  • N95 masks to use in crowded airports

    These N95 masks provide the best level of COVID protection you can have.


  • Kids' KN95 masks

    N95 masks don't exist for kids. These are a good alternative (and can also be used by adults if N95 masks are not available).


  • Travel disinfecting wipes

    Use these to sanitize plane and hotel surfaces.

General health necessities

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What to wear/what to pack for Sherkin Island, Ireland by month

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January

Traveling to Sherkin Island in January, you will notice that it is brisk and somewhat rainy. Expect it to rain a bit less than half of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the high 40s F (single digits C). There is frost a bit less than half of the time.

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February

If you vacation in Sherkin Island during February, you will probably notice that it is pretty cool and somewhat rainy. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 50s F (single digits C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 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 a bit less than half of the time. There is frost about a third of the time.

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March

In March, Sherkin Island is pretty cool. Temperatures routinely are in the low 50s F (low 10s C) range. At night, lows are in the low 40s F (single digits C). This is also a rainy time for Sherkin Island, with a few of the days of the month having rain. In March, humidity reaches as high as 80%. There is frost occasionally.

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April

April in Sherkin Island is brisk. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the low 40s F (single digits C). It tends to rain about a third of the time. But the colder weather doesn't bring low humidity, which is in the 70% to 80% range on average. There is frost sometimes.

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May

May in Sherkin Island is chilly. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the 40s F (single digits C). It tends to rain regularly. But the colder weather doesn't bring low humidity, which is in the 70% to 80% range on average.

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June

In June, Sherkin Island can be chilly. Temperatures routinely are in the low 60s F (mid 10s C) range. At night, lows are in the low 50s F (low 10s C). This is also a rainy time for Sherkin Island, with a few of the days of the month having rain. In June, humidity reaches as high as 80%.

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July

July in Sherkin Island is cool. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the low 60s F (mid 10s C) to 60s F (high 10s C).

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August

August in Sherkin Island is cool. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the low 60s F (mid 10s C) to 60s F (high 10s C).

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September

In September, Sherkin Island is cool. Temperatures routinely are in the low 60s F (high 10s C) range. At night, lows are in the low 50s F (low 10s C). This is also a rainy time for Sherkin Island, with a few of the days of the month having rain. In September, humidity reaches as high as 80%.

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October

If you visit Sherkin Island during October, you may notice that it is cool. Temperatures tend to hover around the high 50s F (mid 10s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the high 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 regularly.

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November

If you go to Sherkin Island in November, you will notice that it can be very chilly. Expect it to rain a bit less than half of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the 50s F (low 10s C). There is frost occasionally.

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December

In December, Sherkin Island can be very chilly and somewhat rainy. Temperatures routinely are in the low 50s F (single digits C) range. At night, lows are in the low 40s F (single digits C). This is also a rainy time for Sherkin Island, with several of the days of the month having rain. In December, humidity reaches as high as 80%. There is frost a bit less than half of the time.

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Activities for Sherkin Island, Ireland

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

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