Kylemore Abbey Mainistir na Coille Móire
Letterfrack, Ireland
Kylemore Abbey is a Catholic abbey in Letterfrack, County Galway. It is one of the 52 sights listed on this site and is the 15th most looked-up sight in Ireland on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The weather in Letterfrack is mildest in July and August, when daily highs reach 16 °C. These months also see significant rainfall, with about 20 to 23 rainy days. April is a drier option, with about 14 rainy days and highs of 10 °C. The site is 241 km from Dublin. Travelers can reach the area via Connemara Regional Airport, which is 46 km away, or Ireland West Airport Knock, located 80 km from the abbey.
Visitors can combine a trip to the abbey with a visit to Dún Aonghasa, which is 49 km away. The abbey is open from 10:00 to 18:00. Admission fees are €18 for adults and €15.50 for concessions, while children under 12 can enter for free.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 16 °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 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 9 | 8 |
| Average low, °C | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 4 |
| Rainfall, mm | 217 | 160 | 172 | 116 | 125 | 121 | 125 | 166 | 180 | 230 | 221 | 227 |
| Rainy days | 22 | 21 | 19 | 14 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 23 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 24 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
