IE Wild Atlantic Way · Autumn

Wild Atlantic Way weather
in September

Wild Atlantic Way in September? Not the best window — aim for May.

Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · 52.97°N 9.43°W
61°FMax temperature
65%Rainy days
8.7hSunshine / day

Wild Atlantic Way weather in September

⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
54°F – 61°F
🌧 Rainy days
65% of days
☀️ Sunshine
8.7h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Autumn
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
4.6/10
📅 📅 Best month
May (7.0/10)

Should you visit Wild Atlantic Way in September?

⚠️ Fair

✅ Yes if: you prefer off-season travel with reduced prices and very few tourists.

❌ No if: you want to avoid rain — more than half the days are rainy.

🌧 Rain : ██████░░░░ 65%
🌡 Temperature : ████░░░░░░ 61°F
☀️ Sunshine : ██████░░░░ 8.7h/d

Our take: Wild Atlantic Way in September: 65% rain, 8.7h of sunshine. Better to wait for May.

Wild Atlantic Way in September by trip type

What to expect in September

Autumn marks the end of peak season in Wild Atlantic Way. Temperatures drop (16°F) and rain returns (65% of days). With 65% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned.

All months for Wild Atlantic Way

Month-by-month comparison

MonthMin °FMax °FRain %Precip inSun h/dScore
🌦️ January41°F48°F64%0.2in4.0h1.5/10
🌧️ February41°F50°F69%0.2in5.1h1.7/10
🌦️ March41°F50°F56%0.2in7.3h3.9/10
🌦️ April45°F54°F51%0.1in11.0h5.0/10
🌦️ May50°F59°F47%0.1in12.6h7.0/10
🌧️ June54°F61°F65%0.2in11.6h5.6/10
🌧️ July55°F63°F68%0.2in10.9h5.4/10
🌧️ August57°F63°F73%0.2in10.4h4.9/10
🌧️ September54°F61°F65%0.2in8.7h4.6/10
🌧️ October50°F57°F65%0.2in6.5h4.0/10
🌧️ November46°F52°F66%0.2in4.2h1.9/10
🌧️ December43°F50°F67%0.2in3.0h1.3/10
Ideal Fair Challenging climate ◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In September, Wild Atlantic Way averages 61°F, 65% rainy days and 8.7h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 4.6/10. See methodology →

September vs May (best month)

The best month is May (score 7.0/10). Difference:

FAQ — Wild Atlantic Way in September

Is September a good time to visit Wild Atlantic Way?
September is not recommended for Wild Atlantic Way (score 4.6/10). With 65% rainy days and 8.7h of sunshine, consider May (7.0/10) instead.
Does it rain a lot in Wild Atlantic Way in September?
Yes, 65% of days see rain in September. Plan some indoor activities as backup.

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