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Ireland: when to go, is it safe, what it costs from Omaha.
Ireland from Omaha, by the numbers: the U.S. State Department has it at Level 1 (exercise normal precautions) as of 2026-03-19; the driest stretch in the 25-year NASA record is April, May and March; flights to DUB priced by season below. Each figure carries its source and date.
Photo: Adrien Olichon / Pexels
Is Ireland your kind of trip?
Ireland is a cool-season destination: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December drop below 65°F, so it suits sightseeing and guided tours more than beach weeks. Fares from Omaha swing $355 between seasons ($825–$1,180 to DUB), which rewards flexible dates. A Level 1 advisory makes it an easy first international trip.
Quick facts
- Country
- Ireland
- Airports from OMA
- DUB
- Climate point
- Dublin, Ireland
- Advisory
- Level 1 · 2026-03-19
- Driest
- April, May and March
- Wettest
- October and November
When to go
The Ireland calendar, from April on
The NASA record for Dublin, Ireland puts the dry months at April at 2.5 in, May at 2.6 in, March at 2.8 in and the wet ones at October (4.2 in) and November (4.1 in), out of about 39.6 inches a year.
Temperature matters more than rain here: highs range from 46°F to 64°F, and January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December fall below 65°F. For warm days with under 3 inches of rain look at the late-spring and early-fall months.
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| Month | High / low | Rain | Humidity | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 46° / 39°F | 3.4" | 91% | 16 mph |
| Feb | 46° / 39°F | 2.8" | 90% | 16 mph |
| Mar | 48° / 40°F | 2.8" | 88% | 14 mph |
| Apr | 52° / 43°F | 2.5" | 86% | 12 mph |
| May | 57° / 47°F | 2.6" | 84% | 12 mph |
| Jun | 62° / 51°F | 2.9" | 84% | 11 mph |
| Jul | 64° / 54°F | 3.3" | 85% | 10 mph |
| Aug | 64° / 54°F | 3.7" | 86% | 11 mph |
| Sep | 61° / 52°F | 3.2" | 87% | 13 mph |
| Oct | 56° / 49°F | 4.2" | 89% | 14 mph |
| Nov | 51° / 44°F | 4.1" | 90% | 15 mph |
| Dec | 47° / 41°F | 4.1" | 91% | 16 mph |
Highlighted: dry and in the 65–86°F band. NASA POWER, Dublin, Ireland.
Getting there from Omaha
The Eppley-to-DUB question
Omaha to DUB, four seasons checked: the floor was $825 (winter (mid-january), SWISS/United), the ceiling $1,180 (fall (mid-september)); book the week, not the month, and the $355 gap is where Ann earns her keep.
Compare all Omaha departuresFlights from Omaha (OMA), lowest found by season
To DUB (Dublin)$825–$1,180 round trip across the seasons checked
- Winter (mid-January) · Jan 16, 2027–Jan 23, 2027$825SWISS + United, 2 stops via DEN/EWR, 32h 09m out, self-transfer
- Spring (mid-April) · Apr 17, 2027–Apr 24, 2027$827Lufthansa + United, 1 stop via EWR, 10h 40m out, self-transfer
- Summer (mid-July) · Jul 17, 2027–Jul 24, 2027$1,158American, 1 stop via ORD, 10h 02m out
- Fall (mid-September) · Sep 18, 2027–Sep 25, 2027$1,180Aer Lingus + United, 1 stop via ORD, 10h 01m out, self-transfer
Oct–Nov 2027: not published by airlines when checked.
Observed Oct 30, 2026; not quotes. Method.
Safety & entry
Ireland on the State Department scale (Level 1)
U.S. State Department travel advisory
Level 1: exercise normal precautions in Ireland.
Advisory updated 2026-03-19.
Full Ireland advisory · State Dept API, 2026-10-30.
Passport & entry for U.S. citizens
- Passport
- Required. No minimum validity; valid for the duration of the stay recommended
- “There is no minimum passport validity requirement for U.S. citizens entering Ireland. We recommend you have a passport that is valid for the duration of your stay, proof of funds to support your stay, and a return airline ticket.”
- Online entry form
- None. Ireland is not in Schengen (no ETIAS) and is not covered by the UK ETA.
- “Ireland is not a full member of the Schengen Area. This means that if you travel to Ireland from the Schengen Area, you must show your passport.”
| VisaNo visa for tourism up to 90 days; be ready to explain your travel plans | Blank pages1 blank page per stamp |
State Dept Ireland page, guidance September 30, 2026.
Trip story
A traveler's Ireland trip
Ann has featured it: "My sister and her husband recently traveled to Ireland, and they came home with SO many amazing photos and stories that I had to share some of their adventure!"
Ann has featured it: "INTRODUCTION TO IRELAND 7 Days | Dublin to Dublin Globus Tour Code: GR Starting at $2,199 USD per person*"
For Ireland Ann usually offers two shapes: a guided tour with every transfer handled, or an independent trip with trains and hand-picked hotels. Either way the Omaha flight into DUB, insurance and the first-night logistics are hers to sort.
Ireland questions
Ireland: best month to go?
What is the Ireland travel advisory level?
Ireland entry: passport, visa, forms
Ireland airfare from OMA by season
From Ann
Ireland, for your week, with real numbers.
The driest months are April, May and March. Tell Ann yours and she comes back with options and trade-offs.
Photo: Adrien Olichon / Pexels · Data 2026-10-31 · How we source the numbers