Ireland has a mild climate with temperatures that do not vary greatly across the country. Winters are cold but not unbearable, with January and February temperatures between 4-7 degrees Celsius. Summers are warmer, with July and August temperatures of 14-16 degrees Celsius. It rains frequently in Ireland, with annual precipitation between 800-1200 liters per square meter in lowlands and up to 2000 liters in mountains.