Spike Island, County Cork
Spike Island is an island and fort located in County Cork, Ireland. As a national monument of Ireland, it covers an area of 0.41 square kilometers and is one of the more frequently looked-up sights in the country on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The warmest months to visit are July and August, which see daily highs of 18 °C. Rain is common throughout the year, with December being the wettest month, averaging 120 mm of rain over about 21 days. April is relatively drier, with 72 mm of rain over about 12 days. Cork International Airport is the nearest airport, located 14 kilometers away, while Dublin is 217 kilometers away. You can combine a trip to the island with a visit to St Colman's Cathedral in Cobh, which is 1.9 kilometers away.
Adult tickets cost €28, with concessions available for €24 and children under 12 for €15. Further details and booking information are available on the official website.
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 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 13 | 11 | 9 |
| Average low, °C | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 7 | 6 |
| Rainfall, mm | 116 | 86 | 90 | 72 | 80 | 80 | 77 | 88 | 90 | 124 | 110 | 120 |
| Rainy days | 18 | 17 | 18 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 14 | 16 | 19 | 21 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
