Weather by month
The nearest long-term Met Éireann station is Shannon Airport, about an hour inland. Treat its figures as a guide to the region.
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Sun (h a day) | Rain (mm) | Rain days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8.9 | 3.3 | 1.7 | 103.8 | 16.9 |
| February | 9.4 | 3.3 | 2.4 | 86.7 | 13.9 |
| March | 10.9 | 4 | 3.6 | 75.8 | 13.4 |
| April | 13.4 | 5.8 | 5.4 | 62.3 | 11.4 |
| May | 16 | 8.1 | 5.9 | 63.1 | 12.1 |
| June | 18.3 | 10.8 | 5.5 | 69.6 | 11.3 |
| July | 19.5 | 12.6 | 4.4 | 75.8 | 13.5 |
| August | 19.1 | 12.4 | 4.6 | 87.6 | 13.7 |
| September | 17.5 | 10.7 | 3.9 | 77.4 | 12.9 |
| October | 14.2 | 8.1 | 3 | 95.5 | 15.4 |
| November | 11.1 | 5.5 | 2.1 | 106.6 | 16.8 |
| December | 9.2 | 3.7 | 1.5 | 115.4 | 17.2 |
July is the warmest month, with an average high of 19.5 °C. January and February are the coldest, with average lows of 3.3 °C. Rain falls in every month; April to June have the fewest wet days.
Quietest hours
Peak time is 11:00 to 16:00 all year, and online tickets cost less outside it. From May to August you can stay until 21:00, and a late ticket from 18:00 costs €7 for an adult in 2027. Opening hours for each month are on the tickets page.
Season for boats and walks
The Doolin cliffs cruise and its Aran Islands combos run from March to October; the cruise page has the details. The open sections of the cliff path are on the cliff walk page.
In summer, staying nearby lets you come at 08:00 or after 18:00. Doolin, Lahinch and Ennistymon are all within about 20 minutes on bus 350, with times on the getting there page.
