The Wild Atlantic Way
Cliffs that drop six hundred feet with no warning sign to spoil it, a pub session that starts by accident, and a coastline that never runs out of green.
The best time to visit The Wild Atlantic Way is May–Sep, when typical daytime highs reach about 19°C (65°F). Local time there is 10:17 (UTC+1).
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The year at a glance
May · high 16°C · rain 70mm · 15.8h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
Measured at Shannon, the arrival airport
Averages for 2019–2023 from Open-Meteo’s archive, not a forecast
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9°C48°F | 97mm3.8in | 8.1h8.1h | |
| February | 10°C50°F | 124mm4.9in | 9.8h9.8h | |
| March | 11°C52°F | 122mm4.8in | 11.7h11.7h | |
| April | 13°C56°F | 64mm2.5in | 13.9h13.9h | |
| May | 16°C60°F | 70mm2.8in | 15.8h15.8h | in the recommended window |
| June | 18°C64°F | 96mm3.8in | 16.8h16.8h | in the recommended window |
| July | 19°C66°F | 110mm4.3in | 16.4h16.4h | in the recommended window |
| August | 19°C67°F | 130mm5.1in | 14.7h14.7h | in the recommended window |
| September | 18°C64°F | 115mm4.5in | 12.6h12.6h | in the recommended window |
| October | 14°C57°F | 151mm5.9in | 10.5h10.5h | |
| November | 11°C52°F | 116mm4.6in | 8.6h8.6h | |
| December | 9°C48°F | 125mm4.9in | 7.6h7.6h |
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When is the best time to visit The Wild Atlantic Way?
The best time to visit The Wild Atlantic Way is May–Sep, when typical daytime highs reach about 19°C (65°F).
How warm does The Wild Atlantic Way get?
Typical daytime highs in The Wild Atlantic Way are Mar–May 13°C (56°F), Jun–Aug 19°C (65°F), Sep–Nov 14°C (58°F), Dec–Feb 9°C (49°F).
Is The Wild Atlantic Way expensive?
On the ground, The Wild Atlantic Way is middling.
What sort of trip is The Wild Atlantic Way good for?
The Wild Atlantic Way is good for nature and scenery, history and culture, bucket-list trips, adventure holidays.
How rainy is The Wild Atlantic Way?
The wettest month in The Wild Atlantic Way is October at 151mm (5.9in), the driest April at 64mm (2.5in), with a monthly average of 110mm (4.3in).
What plug do I need for The Wild Atlantic Way?
The Wild Atlantic Way uses type G sockets at 230 V.
