Trip is almost here! Weather?
 

Thank you everyone for all your suggestions. Leaving in 10 days. We ended up with 3 days in Ennis, 2 in Dingle, 2 in Killarney & 2 in Kinsale before going over to Scotland. I've read all the weather posts. I plan on bringing a rain coat. Bought a cheaper one as I don't plan on bringing it back. No need for it in Las Vegas. My friend going with me is just planning on bringing those throw away hooded ponchos. Is that sufficient? I'm assuming we'll need something much warmer since temperatures here low 100's - high 90's still. And yes, I will be bringing my gloves. lol Perhaps I will be the only one!

Only fools try to forecast Irish weather more than 10 minutes ahead. The real answer to your question is http://www.primark.ie/stores/

Primark trade as Penneys (no relation: they're actually part of the same private company that runs Joe Fresh in the US) in Ireland: Europe's cheapest clothing chain.

If you've not brought suitable clothes, go into the nearest Penneys and top up. In Scotland - where cold weather is far, far likelier - Primark is your friend and its store locator is at http://www.primark.co.uk/stores/

It makes no sense at all to buy civilised climate clothing in your subtropical desert hell.

Is your friend unable to check the weather and make a decision based on what they read?

A poncho and umbrella should be fine for staving off the rain but neither is good for temperature. Or wind.

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Perhaps I didn't word that correctly. I know what the average temp for that time of year is. Yes I am bringing sweaters, layers etc. Was wondering about the throw away poncho thing vs regular raincoat. But thanks for your responses just the same.

The poncho should be fine. I wore one at Legoland in the pouring rain and it was fine.

Your friend will look silly (I think ponchos look silly in an urban setting) but he/she will be dry.

I used just one of those tissue weight rain jackets with a hood. Never needed more than that, plus at times a thin cotton sweater - in Ireland - since it rarely gets more than mildly chilly - esp this time of year. Overall the climate in Ireland is mild (not hot nor really cold even in midsummer or winter) but usually damp.

Scotland can be beautiful or quite chilly. You may get temps in the 40s - but not really cold - as in winter coat weather. So a couple of layers of jacket, sweater and long-sleeve shirt should be enough.

Thanks Nytraveler. You answered my question nicely.