Best time to travel to Ireland

Primrose Blooming Season in Ireland 2026

Meet the begining of spring with hundreds of tiny primroses

Best time: February–March

The very beginning of Ireland's spring is always marked with the appearance of these lovely yellow flowers at the fields of the Dingle Peninsula. Covering yet cold winter soil they alter country's landscapes, welcoming the upcoming​ warmth.

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    Denmark, mid-March–August (best in late April–early July)
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    South Africa, early August–mid-September
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