Slane Castle
Slane Castle is a castle and music venue located in Slane, Ireland, with an inception year of 1785. It is one of the sights of the country on this site.
Planning a visit
The warmest months for a visit are July and August, with daily highs of 19 °C and 18 °C, though August sees rain on about 17 days. January and December are the coldest months with daily highs of 7 °C and lows of 3 °C. October is the wettest month with 99 mm of rain on about 16 days. Adult admission is priced at €14, with concessions at €12 and children at €9. The site is wheelchair accessible.
Dublin Airport is the nearest airport, located 37 km away, and the capital Dublin is 45 km away. Nearby sights include Newgrange at 5.9 km, Brú na Bóinne at 7.6 km, St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church, Drogheda at 13.8 km, Millmount Fort at 13.9 km, and the Hill of Tara at 15.0 km.
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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
| Rainfall, mm | 88 | 66 | 71 | 65 | 74 | 79 | 73 | 85 | 76 | 99 | 92 | 93 |
| 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.
