Cliffs of Moher Aillte an Mhothair
The Cliffs of Moher are a cliff located in County Clare, Ireland. It is one of the sights of the country on this site and is the most looked-up sight in Ireland on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The warmest months are July and August, with average temperatures of 15 °C. April is the driest month, recording 77 mm of rain across about 13 days, while December sees the most rain with 156 mm over about 23 days. Average temperatures range from 7 °C in January and February to 15 °C in July and August.
The nearest airport is Inisheer Aerodrome in Inis Oírr, located 15 km away, while Shannon Airport is 45 km away. The sight is 219 km from Dublin. Nearby places to visit include Poulnabrone dolmen at 25.4 km and Dún Aonghasa at 28.9 km.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, averaging 15 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperature, °C | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 8 |
| Rainfall, mm | 151 | 108 | 113 | 77 | 81 | 93 | 95 | 122 | 126 | 163 | 151 | 156 |
| Rainy days | 20 | 20 | 18 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 17 | 20 | 21 | 23 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
