Ross Castle
Ross Castle is a castle and a national monument of Ireland. It is the 26th most looked-up sight in the country on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The warmest months are July and August, when daily highs reach 18 °C and lows are 12 °C. The coldest months are January and December, with daily highs of 8 °C and lows between 3 °C and 4 °C. Rainfall is highest in December and October, with both months seeing about 195 mm of rain. December also has the most rainy days, at about 23.
The castle is 264 km from Dublin. Kerry Airport is 16 km away, and Cork International Airport is 75 km away. Nearby sights include Muckross Abbey at 2.9 km and Muckross House at 3.3 km, while Bantry House is 40.7 km away. From March to October, the castle is open Monday to Sunday from 09:30 to 17:00. Entry is €5 for adults, €4 for concessions, and €3 for children.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 18 °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 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 13 | 10 | 9 |
| Average low, °C | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 4 |
| Rainfall, mm | 201 | 150 | 151 | 105 | 111 | 101 | 98 | 116 | 133 | 195 | 187 | 195 |
| Rainy days | 21 | 20 | 19 | 14 | 16 | 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.
