Newgrange Sí an Bhrú
Newgrange is an Irish passage tomb constructed with earth and mortar. It serves as a national monument of Ireland and is part of the Brú na Bóinne complex. It ranks as one of the most looked-up sights in Ireland.
Planning a visit
The site is open Monday through Sunday from 09:00 to 18:30. Please note that wheelchair access is not available. The weather is mildest from May through July, when daily highs range from 15 °C to 19 °C and rainy days are less frequent than in the winter months. November and December are the wettest, with about 18 to 20 rainy days each month. Dublin Airport is the nearest airport, located 33 kilometers away, and the site is 41 kilometers from Dublin.
You can combine a trip to Newgrange with a visit to the nearby Brú na Bóinne complex, which is located 1.7 kilometers away. Other sites in the area include Slane Castle, situated 5.9 kilometers away, and the Hill of Tara, which is 15.8 kilometers away.
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 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 13 | 10 | 8 |
| Average low, °C | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
| Rainfall, mm | 79 | 59 | 64 | 60 | 69 | 73 | 66 | 78 | 70 | 91 | 84 | 85 |
| Rainy days | 15 | 16 | 17 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 20 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
