Clothing for Ireland in Mid-Late June?

Wear what you would wear at home at that time of year, but take a good rainjacket. If you underpack you can always buy something warmer there.

Well, I live in Kentucky, where the heat/humidity is unbearable in June, so the clothes I would wear here in June wouldn't be appropriate for Ireland at that time. EDIT: Nancy - Oh, I think you meant that I should just wear whatever I normally wear in 60 degree weather at home and make adjustments to the wardrobe when I get there.

I personally do not wear jeans except maybe in dead of winter. Find them too hot. Usually wear khaki pants and layer up top. Also found a great raincoat at Gap few years ago that folds up into a little zipper bag that takes no room. Definitely need raingear. Usually take sweatshirt that I wear on plane, sweater is too bulky for me but that is my personal preference. Weather is variable like any place else. Usual could be 60 degrees and the week you are there could be 80, you never know. Enjoy.

Hi Katie- I also am going to Ireland in late June and have been stumped by what to pack. In Houston, 60 degrees means winter; I wear jeans all winter but have questioned whether or not they will be good for traveling (heavier, harder to wash, etc.). I've been looking at travel pants etc. and even bought a pair (which I do not like and will return immediately). I came across this post yesterday (http://mightygirl.com/2011/05/17/packing-light-new-orleans-with-roxanna/) and was inspired by this quote: "I'm always telling people that they should dress for themselves and I didn't follow my own advice. Bad style blogger! Don't be like me pack things you love to wear and nothing else." So I'm bringing one or two pairs of jeans, a pair of shorts, and a pair of yoga pants that will double as pajamas. Shirts that can layer, a raincoat, a sweater, and shoes that work well in wet conditions. So as of today, that's where I am in the packing mystery. Maybe I'll see you in Ireland! I'll be the one wearing jeans. :) Cindy

Cindy - Thanks! I know what you mean. Where I live 60 degrees is chilly to us. I remember when I went to England 3 years ago I packed sweaters and jeans b/c it was supposed to be in the 60's (chilly to me). When I got there it was indeed in the low 60's, but all the women were walking around in sun dresses and short skirts! I think I might pack one pair of jeans, two pairs of khaki's, one pair of black pants, some cardigans to put over t-shirts, a light sweater, and a raincoat. Enjoy your trip to Ireland! Listen out for a heavy Kentucky accent, it might be me. LOL!

Just pack layers. You can also check the weather online, just like you would at home. I go on the Travel Channel's website and see what the 10-day forecast is. When we were there in June 2 years ago, it was sunny and in the low 80's almost every day. It was only in the 60's the first 2 days we were there. Go figure. I'm glad I had a pair of shorts, tho.

Ireland will most likely feel cool, especially coming from Kentucky in late June. Dress for spring, maybe April, in Kentucky and you are likely to be about right. Don't forget the rain shell. Even if you have unusually warm weather, you're likely to get rained on at least a few times during your trip.

Definitely layers, and definitely a rain jacket with a hood. My trip was in July and the weather ranged from about 55 and rainy to 85 and very humid. Most days were in the 60's with showers. The weather changed by location as well. Inland it could be pleasant and warm, no jacket needed, while on the coast or at higher elevations it could be cold and windy. I was ok with jeans on all but the real humid day. I brought a couple pairs of those khaki pants that convert to capris, which were nice if it got warm. Most of the adult women favored slacks or jeans, depending on age. Teenage girls wore shorts with black tights (?!?). One or two light sweaters or cardigans should be enough, t-shirts under a jacket should do most of the time.

I tend to visit my Irish relatives more in June, July or August, and regardless of which month I visit, I always bring things I can layer, a warm Polartec pullover or zip up, a waterproof rain jacket and at least 1 pair of shoes that are waterproof. Sydney is absolutely correct that if you are going to spend any time at all along the coast or higher elevations, it can get windy and cold. If it rains, it can get colder still. Being from New England, I'm used to cooler temps than someone from Kentucky, but I can tell you that I've been at places like the Cliffs of Moher or walking down near Galway Bay in July & August and even with the Polartec, long sleeve t-shirt and jeans, I can still find my teeth chattering when that wind picks up.