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Best Time for Wild Atlantic Way: Galway to Cork
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Sweet spot: April, May, June. Computed from NASA POWER climate normals across the route's overnight towns, balancing temperature, rainfall and daylight.
💡 Good to know
- Longer daylight gives the most margin for the coast and peninsula roads. Book Doolin, Dingle and Killarney lodging early and check cliff, park, weather and road notices.
- Shorter daylight and Atlantic weather require slower days and lower-level alternatives. Boat trips and exposed mountain walks stay outside the default plan.
| Month | Low | High | Rain | Daylight | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4.4°C | 8.2°C | 127 mm | 7.9 h | |
| February | 3.9°C | 8.1°C | 98 mm | 9.6 h | |
| March | 4.2°C | 9.3°C | 90 mm | 11.5 h | |
| April | 5.7°C | 11.7°C | 77 mm | 13.6 h | |
| May | 8.1°C | 14.2°C | 86 mm | 15.5 h | |
| June | 10.6°C | 16.7°C | 89 mm | 16.6 h | |
| July | 12.1°C | 17.9°C | 101 mm | 16.1 h | |
| August | 12.1°C | 17.7°C | 106 mm | 14.5 h | |
| September | 10.8°C | 16.3°C | 96 mm | 12.4 h | |
| October | 8.7°C | 13.4°C | 118 mm | 10.3 h | |
| November | 6.5°C | 10.3°C | 136 mm | 8.4 h | |
| December | 5.0°C | 8.6°C | 134 mm | 7.4 h |