temperature in ireland
Regarding extremes, the highest air temperature recorded in Ireland was + 33.3Â°C at Kilkenny Castle 26th June 1887. The record maximum during the 20th century is +32.5Â°C at Boora, Co. Offaly on 29th June 1976. The lowest air temperature was -19.1Â°C measured at Markree Castle, Co.
With an average temperature variation between summer and winter being around 20ÂºF (10ÂºC), Ireland climate is more consistent than continental areas of the world. The wettest areas are in the mountains and highlands and in the areas to the east of the mountains due to the prevailing south-westerly wind.