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Ireland in June
The longest days of the year. Early June beats late June on crowds; Bloomsday livens up Dublin mid month.
The straight answer
June is one of the best months of the year to visit Ireland. The longest days of the year. Early June beats late June on crowds; Bloomsday livens up Dublin mid month.
- Weather
- Mild, highs near 64F (18C), light past 10pm
- Crowds
- 3 of 5
- Prices
- 4 of 5
What June is like in Ireland
June has the longest days of the year, with highs near 64F (18C) and light past 10pm. Everything is open, the Skellig boats are running and the west coast is green and lively. Early June is calmer than late June, when crowds and prices build toward summer. On June 16, Dublin celebrates Bloomsday.
It suits nearly everyone, especially hikers and road trippers who want to squeeze a lot into each day. Book early for the west coast. If you want lower prices and similar weather, aim for early June or September.
Make the most of June
What is especially good about Ireland this month.
Bloomsday in Dublin
On June 16, Dublin celebrates James Joyce's Ulysses with readings, Edwardian dress and pub crawls through the book's locations.
Light past 10pm
The long evenings let you drive Slea Head or walk the cliffs after dinner when the tour buses are gone.
Giant's Causeway and the Antrim coast
Long days make the coastal route past Dunluce Castle an easy add from Dublin or Belfast.
What to pack for June
- A packable rain shell
- Warm layers for breezy clifftops
- Sturdy walking shoes
- An eye mask for the very late sunsets
Our timing tip
Visit the Cliffs of Moher before 10am or after 5pm, when the coach tours are gone and the light is better.
Book Ireland for June.
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- Hotels for June
Hotels. Expedia
Hotels in IrelandOpens a hotel search for Ireland in June, dates filled in. Book early for the best months: the good rooms go first.
- Rentals on Vrbo
Vacation rentals. Vrbo
Vacation rentals in IrelandWhole homes, condos and villas. Usually the better deal for families and groups, with a kitchen and room to spread out.
- Tours and tickets
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Tours and tickets in IrelandTimed-entry tickets, day trips and guided tours in Ireland for June. Popular slots sell out in the best months.
What's on in June
Bloomsday
June 16 every year
Dublin celebrates James Joyce's Ulysses with readings, Edwardian dress, and pub crawls through the book's locations.
Things to do in Ireland
Cliffs of Moher
Arrive before 10am or after 5pm in season; midday belongs to the coach tours. The cliff walk toward Hags Head escapes most of the crowd.
Ring of Kerry
Drive it counterclockwise like the buses do to avoid meeting them head-on on narrow roads, and start early. Killarney National Park anchors the loop.
Dublin's museum quarter
The National Museum's gold and bog bodies, Trinity's Book of Kells, and the National Gallery, all walkable. Book Kells tickets ahead in summer.
Galway and Connemara
Galway is the base; Connemara's bog-and-mountain emptiness is the point. Kylemore Abbey is the postcard stop.
Newgrange (Bru na Boinne)
A 5,000-year-old passage tomb north of Dublin. Access is by guided tour from the visitor centre and slots cap out in summer, so book ahead.
Dingle Peninsula
Many travelers' favorite corner of Ireland: the Slea Head loop, beehive huts, and a working fishing town full of music.
Beat the crowds
- Do the Cliffs of Moher and the Ring of Kerry before 10am; the coach-tour wave runs roughly 10:30am to 4pm and then vanishes.
- Base yourself in Dingle or Kenmare instead of Killarney in summer: same scenery, calmer evenings, better tables without a booking.
- Book Newgrange, Kilmainham Gaol, and the Book of Kells online well ahead in June through August; all three cap daily numbers and sell out.
- Take the Ring of Beara or the Sky Road in Connemara when the Ring of Kerry is heaving; they are just as good and carry a fraction of the traffic.
Know before you go
- Skellig Michael landings run only from roughly mid May to late September, and even in season boats cancel frequently for swell. Book early and build in a spare day.
- Many rural and heritage attractions run reduced winter hours from roughly November through mid March, and some smaller sites close entirely; city museums and castles stay open year-round.
- Good Friday and Christmas (December 24 to 26) close most attractions, and almost everything shuts on Christmas Day itself, including most pubs.
- St. Patrick's Day is a national holiday: the party is on but banks, shops, and some sights close, and Dublin accommodation sells out months out.
Ireland in June, quick answers
Is June a good time to visit Ireland?
June is one of the best months of the year to visit Ireland. The longest days of the year. Early June beats late June on crowds; Bloomsday livens up Dublin mid month.
What is the weather like in Ireland in June?
Mild, highs near 64F (18C), light past 10pm.
Is Ireland crowded in June?
Crowds in Ireland are moderate in June; timed bookings still help at the biggest sights.
What is happening in Ireland in June?
Bloomsday (june 16 every year).
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