Spring in Ireland & Scotland
One of the best times to travel to Ireland and Scotland is in the spring. You’ve got St. Patrick’s Day in Ireland, bold and beautiful scenes in the Scottish Highlands and if you want to see the reason Ireland is called the “Emerald Isle” and the wild Scottish thistles in bloom – spring is the season.
Travel to Ireland and Scotland in spring for festivals, spring travel deals and better availability, fewer crowds and mild weather. With sunny days punctuated by brisk rain and light winds, come watch as this season sweeps across our Celtic Isles, rolling into the forests, glens, cities and shores.
Discover Spring
Spring Travel Highlights in Ireland and Scotland
Festivals
Spring is when festival season starts and traditionally, St. Patrick’s Day in Dublin kicks of the festivities. Galway International Arts Festival and The Scottish Spring Garden Festival are two festivals we recommend not missing.
Easter in the Celtic Isles
Let someone else handle the hassle of Easter brunch with a best value stay at a castle or manor home estate.
Spring Nature Highlights
The greenest rolling hills you’ll ever see, miles of golden daffodil blossoms and the best season to find fields and forests in bloom.
Celtic Spring Weather & Temps
Normal Monthly Rainfall
Ireland: 9 days
Scotland: 7 days
Daylight Hours
March – 11, April – 13, May-15
Temperatures
Ireland: March – 51f/ 10c, April - 55f/12c, May- 60f/15c
Scotland: March – 47f/ 8c, April -52 f/11c, May- 57f/13c
Top Spring Travel Tip
Sure it’s a cliché to say after the rain you’ll get rainbows, but here in spring it’s a much different show. When the rains end, note the angle of the sun as the clouds clear and look where the light goes to see our abundant rainbows.
Spring Packing Essentials
Extra socks. Light quick dry trousers and shirts for outdoors activities days. A light, waterproof jacket or windbreaker. Waterproof shoes, like boots, with a high top for the puddles.
St. Patrick’s Day in Ireland– March 17
It’s Ireland’s Big Day for one of its patron saints and you’ll find no finer celebration in spring in Ireland. The whole country is given a multi-day long holiday and every city hosts a festival or parade on this day. It's a day to celebrate being quintessentially Irish, our culture, our songs, our dances, history, foods and – oh yes- our drinks. Come revel in the festivities and immerse in the most Irish of days.
Top Trips for Spring in Ireland and Spring in Scotland
Best Spring Experiences
Best Places to stay in Ireland & Scotland in Spring
