Travel information Ireland

When a motorcycle tour to Ireland is worth it – and which region suits which time of year.

Best time to travel

Best time to travel in Ireland

Ireland rides best from May to September.

Best season May to September

  • Jan
  • Feb
  • Mär
  • Apr
  • Mai
  • Jun
  • Jul
  • Aug
  • Sep
  • Okt
  • Nov
  • Dez
  • Best time
  • Good to ride
  • Less suitable

All departures in the tour calendar

Ireland is most pleasant to ride from May to September, when the days are long and the roads are mostly dry. From November to March it is wet, cold and dark.

Spring (Apr–May)

Ring of Kerry , Wicklow

Still cool, changeable weather

Summer (Jun–Aug)

Wild Atlantic Way , big loops

Long days, mostly dry

Autumn (Sep–Oct)

All regions

Stable weather, autumn colors

Winter (Nov–Mar)

Not recommended

Wet, cold, short days

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