Wild Atlantic Way, IrelandQuick decision
When to visit Wild Atlantic Way?
🌞 Best time overall
May
🌡️ Optimal temperature
10°C–15°C in May
🌧 Least rain
47% rainy days in May
🌧 Wettest month
December (67%)
📅 Best score
7.0/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
Coastal HikingMay–September — Cliffs of Moher, Skellig Michael and Loop Head.
Pubs & MusicYear-round — traditional pubs, live music sessions.
SurfingYear-round — Lahinch, Bundoran and Mullaghmore.
LandscapesMay–June — long light, green hills and dramatic coastline.
Monthly climate data
Wild Atlantic Way weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌦️ January | 5°C | 9°C | 64% | 5.2 | 4.0h | 1.5/10 |
| 🌧️ February | 5°C | 10°C | 69% | 5.6 | 5.1h | 1.7/10 |
| 🌦️ March | 5°C | 10°C | 56% | 4.5 | 7.3h | 3.9/10 |
| 🌦️ April | 7°C | 12°C | 51% | 2.7 | 11.0h | 5.0/10 |
| 🌦️ May | 10°C | 15°C | 47% | 2.8 | 12.6h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌧️ June | 12°C | 16°C | 65% | 4.0 | 11.6h | 5.6/10 |
| 🌧️ July | 13°C | 17°C | 68% | 5.0 | 10.9h | 5.4/10 |
| 🌧️ August | 14°C | 17°C | 73% | 5.7 | 10.4h | 4.9/10 |
| 🌧️ September | 12°C | 16°C | 65% | 5.4 | 8.7h | 4.6/10 |
| 🌧️ October | 10°C | 14°C | 65% | 5.8 | 6.5h | 4.0/10 |
| 🌧️ November | 8°C | 11°C | 66% | 5.9 | 4.2h | 1.9/10 |
| 🌧️ December | 6°C | 10°C | 67% | 6.1 | 3.0h | 1.3/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Challenging climate
Average 12°C, 51% rainy days, 10.3h sunshine/day. Score: 5.3/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Challenging climate
Average 17°C, 69% rainy days, 11.0h sunshine/day. Score: 5.3/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Challenging climate
Average 14°C, 65% rainy days, 6.5h sunshine/day. Score: 3.5/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Challenging climate
Average 10°C, 67% rainy days, 4.0h sunshine/day. Score: 1.5/10.
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FAQ
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May is ideal with 47% rainy days and 15°C.
December is the wettest month with 67% rainy days.
Yes, May is the best month with an average of 15°C.
In winter, the average score is 1.5/10. Difficult period — prefer the peak season.
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