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😎 All of our small-group tours of Ireland are led by local, friendly, expert driver guides.
Let’s get straight to the point: there’s no BAD time to visit Ireland. Ireland is as beautiful in the sun as it is in the snow.
However, Summer brings settled weather, long daylight hours and plenty of fun festivals, concerts and events.
Read on for our expert guide to the weather, what to pack and why visiting Irleand in Summer is such a good idea.
The weather in July & August in Ireland is as good as it gets!
While the average July temperature high of 19°C (66°F) may seem modest, this is the highest average temperatures of any month in Ireland.
The average temperature in Ireland in August can be anywhere between 11-18°C (51-64°F).
Traveling in comfort with such a wonderful guide and only 13 other passengers got us into places I had never even dreamed about.
The cliffs, megalithic sites, food suggestions, shopping and pub opportunities, as well as down time if needed were outstanding.
There were choices, so everyone in our group could have the trip of a lifetime!
We were expecting a lot after Vagabond was referred from a friend......but it was beyond any expectations!
We do not have ONE not one concern or complaint. We had the trip of a lifetime.
New friends were made, fun was had and memories to last a lifetime. We love you Ireland but we love you too Vagabond. Your tour itinerary was perfect.
Vagabond was outstanding and helping people to truly experience Ireland.
Our guide, Shane could not have been more wonderful! He was safe, fun, and related so well with all of us!!
We will never forget this beautiful country and the lovely people we shared it with! I couldn’t recommend Vagabond more highly.
The main lesson is to pack layers and travel light.
🧅 Wear Lightweight Layers. Temperatures in Ireland in July can go from chilly to hot — and back again — in the space of minutes.
🧥 Invest In A Good Jacket. Pack a lightweight, breathable, waterproof jacket. Choose a high quality brand. You'll be laughing at the rain showers when you're in Ireland!
😎 Protect Your Skin. Pack sunglasses and a sun cream with a suitable SPF factor. Yes, it can be get very sunny in Ireland!
🌊 Towel: Taking part in water sports on an active Vagabond tour? Pack a light towel. Bath towels ARE supplied by our hotels. You may wish to bring your own quick-drying towel for water sports.
Unlike other parts of mainland Europe in summer, you are unlikely to experience too many queues and crowds in Ireland, especially with our tours, as we bring you off the beaten path, showing you the real Ireland!
We have timed our itineraries perfectly to ensure that all of our guests will enjoy exploring ancient sites and incredible cultural experiences without the crowds.
Due to our high-up northern hemisphere position, our summer sunsets are long and lingering. During the summer, Ireland glows from her heart on the horizon — some of the most breathtaking scenes around.
We have long days and short nights. The sun rises at 5am and sets at 11pm. Plenty of time for exploring!
We have a pleasant, but not overly hot summer. With an average of 15C (59F) Ireland escapes the heatwaves of mainland Europe.
Perfect weather for journeys over mountain passes, horse-riding along deserted beaches, and exploring the Wild Atlantic Way.
We go off the beaten path as we explore Ireland, avoiding queues and tailbacks. Unearth a side of Ireland you would not experience on an ordinary bus tour.
Although sometimes we do come across the odd traffic warden....
Our guided small-group tours of Ireland combine authentic local experiences with amazing tour guides, unique vehicles and a responsible tourism ethos.
FREE 7 Day seat reservations. Flexible terms. Book a tour for only €250 deposit per person.
Smooth, slick and super comfortable, our Mercedes tour vehicles are the perfect ride.
We prioritise local, family run hotels with a warm Irish welcome and top quality service.
John, Jade, Léa and Danielle can hold your seat for up to 7 days without charge.
Demand for our tours is phenomenal. We will be virtually sold out of our most popular tours before the season even starts!
Because all of our itineraries are small-group tours — with a maximum of 15 guests on board — there's a limited number of spaces on each tour.
Contact our friendly team today to reserve your preferred dates. Reserve your seat for 7 days at no charge.
To book your tour, it's a simple, flat-rate €250 deposit per guest.
