October weather in London/Ireland
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see the post UK in the spring!
You will freeze your north american twillies right off if you opt for sweaters only (unless you're talking ski sweaters). You don't need a parka, but a spring-weight wool coat or jacket would work. Alternatively, especially if you are going to be hiking around in the countryside, a nice canvas mid-thigh coat (see LLBean or Eddie Bauer for an example)with a flannel button-in lining. Layer, layer, layer..oh, did I mention, layer? Cotton knit turtlenecks, long sleeved oxford shirts or silk tshirts, cotton pullover sweaters...warm socks, gloves, lightweight scarf, umbrella or raincoat (a trenchcoat with a zip-in lining works well for a coat), and lightweight wool pants, khaki trousers and leggings for the bottom half.
Oh, and something WARM to sleep in... especially if staying in inns, b&bs or guesthouses (which are the way to go) rather than in Holiday Inns.
You will freeze your north american twillies right off if you opt for sweaters only (unless you're talking ski sweaters). You don't need a parka, but a spring-weight wool coat or jacket would work. Alternatively, especially if you are going to be hiking around in the countryside, a nice canvas mid-thigh coat (see LLBean or Eddie Bauer for an example)with a flannel button-in lining. Layer, layer, layer..oh, did I mention, layer? Cotton knit turtlenecks, long sleeved oxford shirts or silk tshirts, cotton pullover sweaters...warm socks, gloves, lightweight scarf, umbrella or raincoat (a trenchcoat with a zip-in lining works well for a coat), and lightweight wool pants, khaki trousers and leggings for the bottom half.
Oh, and something WARM to sleep in... especially if staying in inns, b&bs or guesthouses (which are the way to go) rather than in Holiday Inns.