Sligo Abbey
Sligo Abbey is a priory and monastery ruins that is a national monument of Ireland. It is one of the 52 most looked-up sights in Ireland on English Wikipedia, located in the city of Sligo.
Planning a visit
The abbey is open daily from 10AM to 5PM between the months of April and December. Admission prices are €5 for adults, €4 for concessions, and €3 for children. The site is 178 km from Dublin and 46 km from Ireland West Airport Knock in Charlestown.
The warmest months are July and August, when daily highs reach 18 °C and lows are 12 °C. Other warmer months include June and September, with highs of 16 °C, and May, which has a high of 14 °C. The wettest months are October, November, December, and January, with rainfall between 125 mm and 132 mm. In the coldest months, such as January and December, daily highs are 7 °C and lows are 3 °C. For those traveling to the area, Parke's Castle is a nearby sight located 8.8 km from the abbey.
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 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 13 | 10 | 7 |
| Average low, °C | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
| Rainfall, mm | 125 | 91 | 103 | 74 | 81 | 77 | 92 | 100 | 104 | 132 | 126 | 126 |
| Rainy days | 23 | 20 | 19 | 15 | 15 | 19 | 20 | 23 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 24 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
