Comparing Ireland with the United Kingdom

Compare Climate information for Ireland and the United Kingdom

Is Ireland warmer or hotter than the United Kingdom?

On average across the year, Ireland is approximately as hot as the United Kingdom . Ireland has an average temperature of 10°C/50°F and the United Kingdom has an average temperature of 10°C/50°F.

Ireland's hottest month is July, with an average maximum temperature of 19°C/66°F, which is not hotter than the United Kingdom's hottest month (also July, with an average maximum temperature of 21°C/70°F).

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Is Ireland colder or cooler than the United Kingdom?

On average across the year, Ireland is approximately as cold as the United Kingdom . Ireland has an average minimum temperature of 8°C/46°F and the United Kingdom has an average minimum temperature of 7°C/45°F.



Ireland's coldest month is January, with an average minimum temperature of 4°C/39°F, which is not colder than the United Kingdom's coldest month (February, with an average minimum temperature of 2°C/36°F).

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Does Ireland have more rain than the United Kingdom?

On average across the year, yes, Ireland has more rain than the United Kingdom. Ireland has an average annual rainfall of 867mm and the United Kingdom has an average annual rainfall of 395mm.

Ireland's wettest month is December, with an average monthly rainfall of 89mm, which is wetter than the United Kingdom's wettest month (also December, with an average monthly rainfall of 43mm).

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Compare location information for Ireland and the United Kingdom

How far is Ireland from the United Kingdom?

The midpoint of Ireland is approximately 231 miles (372km) south west of the United Kingdom.

Is Ireland further west than the United Kingdom?

Yes, Ireland is further west than the United Kingdom. The midpoint of Ireland is further west by approximately 181 miles (291km).

Is Ireland further east than the United Kingdom?

No, Ireland is not further east than the United Kingdom.

Is Ireland further north than the United Kingdom?

No, Ireland is not further north than the United Kingdom.

Is Ireland further south than the United Kingdom?

Yes, Ireland is further south than the United Kingdom. The midpoint of Ireland is further south by approximately 155 miles (249km).

Is Ireland bigger than the United Kingdom?

No, Ireland is smaller than United Kingdom. Ireland has an area of 68,883 km2 (178,407 miles2) and United Kingdom has an area of 241,930 km2 (626,599 miles2) which means that Ireland is 173,047 km2 (448,192 miles2) smaller than United Kingdom.
That makes Ireland 4 times smaller than United Kingdom.

Is Ireland smaller than the United Kingdom?

Yes, Ireland is smaller than United Kingdom. Ireland has an area of 68,883 km2 (178,407 miles2) and United Kingdom has an area of 241,930 km2 (626,599 miles2) which means that Ireland is 173,047 km2 (448,192 miles2) smaller than United Kingdom.
That makes Ireland 4 times smaller than United Kingdom.

How far is the United Kingdom from Ireland?

The midpoint of the United Kingdom is approximately 231 miles (372km) north east of Ireland.

Is the United Kingdom further west than Ireland?

No, the United Kingdom is not further west than Ireland.

Is the United Kingdom further east than Ireland?

Yes, the United Kingdom is further east than Ireland. The midpoint of the United Kingdom is further east by approximately 181 miles (291km).

Is the United Kingdom further north than Ireland?

Yes, the United Kingdom is further north than Ireland. The midpoint of the United Kingdom is further north by approximately 155 miles (249km).

Is the United Kingdom further south than Ireland?

No, the United Kingdom is not further south than Ireland.

Is the United Kingdom bigger than Ireland?

Yes, United Kingdom is bigger than Ireland. United Kingdom has an area of 241,930 km2 (626,599 miles2) and Ireland has an area of 68,883 km2 (178,407 miles2) which means that United Kingdom is 173,047 km2 (448,192 miles2) bigger than Ireland.
That makes United Kingdom 4 times bigger than Ireland.

Is the United Kingdom smaller than Ireland?

No, United Kingdom is not smaller than Ireland. United Kingdom has an area of 241,930 km2 (626,599 miles2) and Ireland has an area of 68,883 km2 (178,407 miles2) which means that United Kingdom is 173,047 km2 (448,192 miles2) bigger than Ireland.
That makes United Kingdom 4 times bigger than Ireland.

Compare population information for Ireland and the United Kingdom

Is Ireland more populated than the United Kingdom?

No, Ireland is not more populated than United Kingdom. Ireland has a population of 5,275,004 and United Kingdom has a population of 67,791,400 which means that Ireland has 62,516,396 fewer people than United Kingdom.
That makes Ireland 13 times less populated than United Kingdom.

Is Ireland less populated than the United Kingdom?

Yes, Ireland is less populated than United Kingdom. Ireland has a population of 5,275,004 and United Kingdom has a population of 67,791,400 which means that Ireland has 62,516,396 fewer people than United Kingdom.
That makes Ireland 13 times less populated than United Kingdom.

Is the United Kingdom more populated than Ireland?

Yes, United Kingdom is more populated than Ireland. United Kingdom has a population of 67,791,400 and Ireland has a population of 5,275,004 which means that United Kingdom has 62,516,396 more people than Ireland.
That makes United Kingdom 13 times more populated than Ireland.

Is the United Kingdom less populated than Ireland?

No, United Kingdom is not less populated than Ireland. United Kingdom has a population of 67,791,400 and Ireland has a population of 5,275,004 which means that United Kingdom has 62,516,396 more people than Ireland.
That makes United Kingdom 13 times more populated than Ireland.

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