Dún Aonghasa Dún Aonghasa
Dún Aonghasa is an archaeological site and promontory fort in County Galway. It is a national monument of Ireland and is the 25th most looked-up sight in the country on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The best time to visit is between April and June, when average temperatures are between 9 °C and 13 °C and rainfall is lower than in the winter months. December is the wettest month with about 24 rainy days and an average temperature of 8 °C. The site is 235 km from Dublin and 8 km from Inishmore Aerodrome. Shannon Airport is 74 km away.
Visitors can combine a trip here with visits to the Cliffs of Moher, Poulnabrone dolmen, or Kylemore Abbey. The site is not wheelchair accessible. Admission prices are €5 for adults, €4 for concessions, and €3 for children. Opening hours are 9:30 AM to 6 PM daily from April to October, and 9:30 AM to 4 PM from November to March.
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 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 8 |
| Rainfall, mm | 174 | 120 | 130 | 86 | 90 | 100 | 102 | 141 | 144 | 185 | 177 | 185 |
| Rainy days | 20 | 19 | 18 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 19 | 21 | 17 | 20 | 21 | 24 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
