Hill of Tara
Trim, Ireland
The Hill of Tara is an archaeological site situated in County Meath, Ireland, and is designated as a national monument of Ireland. It is one of the most looked-up sights in Ireland. Visitors can explore this historic location which sits at an elevation of 197 meters.
Planning a visit
The Hill of Tara is open to visitors Monday through Sunday from 10:00 to 18:00. Admission fees are 5 for adults, 4 for concessions, and 3 for children. When planning a visit, consider that summer months provide the mildest weather, with daily high temperatures reaching 17 °C in June and 19 °C in July. While rain is possible at any time of year, April and May see fewer rainy days than the autumn and winter months, which experience higher rainfall and colder temperatures as low as 2 °C in February. To reach the Hill of Tara, travelers can fly into Dublin Airport, located 28 km from the site. The location is 34 km from Dublin. Once in the area, it is practical to combine a visit to the Hill of Tara with nearby attractions. Slane Castle is situated 15 km away, while the archaeological sites of Newgrange and Brú na Bóinne are located within 17 km. For those staying closer to the capital, Phoenix Park and Áras an Uachtaráin are also accessible, located approximately 31 km from the site.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 19 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 13 | 9 | 7 |
| Average low, °C | 3 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 3 |
| Rainfall, mm | 85 | 63 | 66 | 62 | 71 | 76 | 70 | 83 | 72 | 97 | 89 | 89 |
| Rainy days | 15 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 18 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
