Listen to the Irish person above and the ones who've traveled a lot in July. I will add one thing: I find that often, inside buildings feels colder than outdoors, even in summer. This is the case not only in Ireland but in England as well. If it's a chilly, damp summer day outside, it's very likely to feel quite cold indoors, even in a hotel or B&B room. Layers are key, even on days when the temperature is relatively high outside; you might find yourself pulling on a sweater as you go indoors.

I’ve been to Ireland three times in July in the last five years.

Two of the visits were warm and sunny. High 60s to low 80s. One of the visits was cool and rainy. High 50s to mid 60s.

Like the rest of Europe, Ireland is getting warmer, so don’t assume it will be cool. You really won’t know until you get close to the trip and can check the weather. My best advice is to bring layers and be prepared for rain/dampness.

Also, I have never worried about looking like a tourist in Ireland; the people are incredibly lovely and welcoming, and it’s not a super-stylish place. Wear what’s comfortable for you.

Bring 1-2 pairs of shorts. Yes its cooler than DC and its likely to rain. They also get sunny days and heatwaves up to the mid 80s and July is warmer than August. -- signed Irish-American who has been traveling there to see family since the 1980s.

Traveled to Ireland early August.

Had a lightweight pullover 1/2 zip rain/wind jacket with me everyday. Could take off and wrap around or carry if I did not need. On cooler days, I wore it over my fleece or a cardigan. On milder days I wore it over shirt/blouse. No need for shorts during our week.

Rain jacket, fleece or sweatshirt, jeans, chino-type pants, or leggings, long and short sleeve tees/blouses, scarf or wrap.

Bring one "nice" outfit if you plan to dine out. Maybe one pair of shorts--if there's a heatwave just buy some there.

Sneakers, comfortable shoes and one fancier pair for going out.

Anonymous wrote:Realizing it will likely be cooler there than in the DC area, and possibly rainy a few days. Do they wear shorts over there? Any best practices/recommendations for carrying valuables without screaming "tourist"?

Not possibly rainy a few days. Possibly not raining a few days. Plan accordingly.

Can be very cool in high 50s to low 60s at times, so being a cardigan and pants along with warmer weather items.

OP, shorts are fine. Definitely bring a light waterproof jacket, but you’ll really want to be prepared for anything. Recent summers there have also had sun and highs in the 80s.

We joke about it (my spouse is Irish), but you can encounter both kinds of weather in the same day.

I went to Ireland and Scotland last summer and didn't wear shorts once.

I was there in August a few years ago and it was cool and rainy. I wore jeans and long cardigans.

Raincoat, fleece, t-shirt, pants

They do wear shorts, but maybe less so than here. Take a light rain jacket; you'll need it most days, but probably not for the whole day. I would say tourist wear is not that different than here ... casual pants and tops, sundresses with a light sweater, etc.

Realizing it will likely be cooler there than in the DC area, and possibly rainy a few days. Do they wear shorts over there? Any best practices/recommendations for carrying valuables without screaming "tourist"?