I begin with a qualifier: one thing that is certain is the uncertainty of weather! That being said, I want to share some weather information for the trip. :)
You can expect the weather in Ireland to be mild but somewhat cooler than we are accustomed to in May and June. Today in Shannon, for example, the temperature at 4 p.m. was 18 Celcius or 65 Fahrenheit, and in Killarney it was 60 degrees. As we get closer to trip time, check out the temperature links in the right hand column for daily weather forecasts.
One bonus to traveling in May or June is that daylight hangs around longer. Because we will be so far north (due west is Newfoundland!), we won't have nightfall until about 11 p.m. (But north doesn’t necessarily mean cold since Ireland is constantly swept by warm tradewinds from the southwest.)
In both Ireland and England you should be prepared for rain. On my first trip to England I had many sunny dry days. On the next trip it rained nearly every day! Preparation is the key. You want something that will keep you warm and dry, but you will not want to carry around a huge umbrella or a heavy coat. Look for a lightweight rain jacket or lightweight small umbrella that you can easily tuck inside your day bag. The keys are lightweight, fast drying, and compact so that you can forget about raingear when the sun comes out!
What to wear? Layering is your best bet. Avoid heavy clothing items such as jeans and coats. Opt instead for lightweight fabrics if possible, and layer so that you can peal off that extra warmth when the sun comes out or when riding on the bus.
One final piece of advice: buy your shoes now and start walking. New shoes are a sure way to get blistered feet! Just wearing the shoes to work or school is not enough. Go walking in them! And pack a couple of adhesive bandages just in case!
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