Sunshine, Rainbows, and Photography in Ireland
A lot of photographers who visit Ireland and book a Panoramic Ireland photography tour to spend time with me in Dublin, Galway, or Antrim are often surprised by how good the weather can be on this small Atlantic island.
Many myths abound about rain and dark, dank weather, but in reality Ireland sees plenty of sunshine. And of course, stormy days often give the opportunity to capture one of the most spectacular meteorological phenomena: rainbows — and in this case, double rainbows.
Sunshine in Ireland
Ireland sees between 1,100 and 1,600 sunshine hours per year, similar to England, Wales, Scotland, Iceland, and Norway. See more details from Met Éireann here: Sunshine and Solar Radiation.
Here, during a break in the cloud and squally rain, a fine double rainbow arcs above the lush, green, field-filled landscapes of the west of Ireland and the stormy lake. In reality, you only need moments of sunshine to capture a rainbow.
More Rainbow Scenes from Ireland
- Rare Brocken Spectre and ringed glory/halo rainbow from Croagh Patrick: Croagh Patrick rainbow phenomena
- Urban rainbow in Dublin (Portobello): Rainbow over Portobello
- Rainbow over Dublin’s Ha’penny Bridge: Ha’penny Bridge rainbow
- Rainbow over the monastic ruins in Glendalough: Glendalough rainbow
Join Me in Any Season
Don’t believe the myths — embrace the changeable weather and fantastic scenery. Join me through the rest of autumn, winter of 2025, and into spring 2026 to photograph landscapes, seascapes, and urban scenes in Ireland.
