Limerick
City in Ireland
Limerick is a city in Ireland with a population of 62,702 in 2022. Located 175 km from Dublin, the city draws visitors with attractions such as King John's Castle, Glenstal Abbey, and the Hunt Museum.
What to see
Visitors can explore historical and cultural landmarks within the city and its surroundings. Key points of interest include King John's Castle and the Hunt Museum, alongside Glenstal Abbey.
When to go
The warmest months are July and August, which see daily highs of 19 °C and 18 °C respectively, though July has rain on about 19 days and August on about 20 days. Winter months from November to February bring cooler temperatures with daily highs around 8 °C to 10 °C and lows dropping to 3 °C to 5 °C, accompanied by higher rainfall totals between 88 mm and 119 mm.
Getting there
The nearest airport is Shannon Airport, situated 21 km away in Shannon, Ireland.
Top sights in Limerick
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 19 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 8 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 13 | 10 | 8 |
| Average low, °C | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 5 | 4 |
| Rainfall, mm | 119 | 88 | 91 | 68 | 84 | 84 | 79 | 95 | 91 | 125 | 113 | 118 |
| Rainy days | 19 | 18 | 18 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 19 | 20 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 21 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Limerick (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
Also worth a look
- O'Connell Street, Limerick