Achill Island Travel Guide – Attractions & Tours

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Achill Island Essentials

Achill Island features some of Ireland’s most distinct coastal landscapes and historical landmarks. This collection includes the Blue Flag beaches of Keem and Keel, known for surfing and clear waters, alongside the dramatic glacial scenery of Lough Acorrymore. Historical sites range from Neolithic megalithic tombs and the abandoned stone cottages of the Slievemore Deserted Village to 19th-century Napoleonic signal towers. For indoor discovery, the Achill Experience provides insights into local marine life and the island's unique heritage.

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Climate & when to visit

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Typical weather in January

Poor

9° (feels like 2°) · extremes 1°–12°
6° at night
21 rainy days
0 sunny days
1 hour of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
10°C · too cold to swim
UV index 0 · low

Typical weather in February

Poor

9° (feels like 2°) · extremes 1°–12°
6° at night
19 rainy days
1 sunny day
3 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
9°C · too cold to swim
UV index 1 · low

Typical weather in March

Poor

10° (feels like 4°) · extremes 2°–13°
6° at night
18 rainy days
5 sunny days
4 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
9°C · too cold to swim
UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in April

Poor

11° (feels like 6°) · extremes 4°–16°
7° at night
17 rainy days
8 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
10°C · too cold to swim
UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in May

Poor

14° (feels like 9°) · extremes 6°–19°
9° at night
17 rainy days
9 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
11°C · too cold to swim
UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in June

Fair

15° (feels like 12°) · extremes 9°–20°
12° at night
18 rainy days
7 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
13°C · too cold to swim
UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in July

Fair

16° (feels like 13°) · extremes 11°–20°
13° at night
21 rainy days
4 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
15°C · too cold to swim
UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in August

Poor

17° (feels like 14°) · extremes 11°–21°
13° at night
23 rainy days
5 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
16°C · too cold to swim
UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in September

Poor

16° (feels like 12°) · extremes 10°–19°
12° at night
19 rainy days
5 sunny days
5 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
15°C · too cold to swim
UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in October

Poor

13° (feels like 8°) · extremes 7°–16°
10° at night
22 rainy days
2 sunny days
3 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
14°C · too cold to swim
UV index 1 · low

Typical weather in November

Poor

11° (feels like 5°) · extremes 4°–14°
8° at night
23 rainy days
0 sunny days
2 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
12°C · too cold to swim
UV index 0 · low

Typical weather in December

Poor

9° (feels like 3°) · extremes 2°–12°
6° at night
22 rainy days
0 sunny days
1 hour of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
11°C · too cold to swim
UV index 0 · low

Climate data: NASA POWER + Copernicus ERA5-Land and ERA5 · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency: Euro EUR € · Card payments · Widely accepted
Emergency numbers: 112
Electricity: Type G
230 V · 50 Hz

Languages: English, Irish
Tap water: Safe to drink
Driving side: Left
Calling code: +353

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Achill Island

Featured Lists

Achill Island Essentials

Achill Island — Map

Climate & when to visit

Typical weather in January

Typical weather in February

Typical weather in March

Typical weather in April

Typical weather in May

Typical weather in June

Typical weather in July

Typical weather in August

Typical weather in September

Typical weather in October

Typical weather in November

Typical weather in December

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Achill Island

Featured Lists

Achill Island Essentials

Achill Island — Map

Climate & when to visit

Typical weather in January

Typical weather in February

Typical weather in March

Typical weather in April

Typical weather in May

Typical weather in June

Typical weather in July

Typical weather in August

Typical weather in September

Typical weather in October

Typical weather in November

Typical weather in December

Practical information

Tours & Activities

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