What is the best month to visit Cliffs of Moher?

The cliffs are accessible year-round except on December 24-26 and are exceptionally pleasant from April to September. But mind that this is also the prime tourist season, peaking in July and August.



The absolute best months to visit the Cliffs of Moher are May, June, and September. During these "shoulder" months, you have the highest probability of clear skies and manageable winds, which are essential for actually seeing the cliffs, as they are often shrouded in thick Atlantic fog. May is particularly beautiful because the wildflowers are in bloom and the days are getting longer, but the peak summer tourist crowds haven't yet arrived. September offers a similar balance of decent weather and slightly thinned-out crowds. While July and August are the warmest, they are also incredibly crowded, often leading to a "one-in-one-out" policy for the parking lot and packed viewing platforms. If you must visit in winter, be prepared for extreme gusts that can lead to temporary closures for safety. Regardless of the month, the best time of day to visit is either before 10:00 AM or after 4:00 PM to avoid the large tour buses from Dublin.

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We recommend spending a minimum of two hours at the Cliffs of Moher, though many visitors choose to spend a little longer. If you are doing the Cliffs of Moher Coastal walk, commencing at Cliffs of Moher Experience this will take anything from 2 hours each way. See Cliffs of Moher Coastal walk.

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Visit outside of peak times ? which are between 11am and 4pm ? for a more pleasant and peaceful experience. Sunrise and sunset visits are very special and memorable.

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If possible, choose a sunny day to visit the Cliffs of Moher. While it is still beautiful in the stormiest of weather, you'll want to comfortably enjoy the experience and snap bright photos.

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Cliffs of Moher, Galway Bay into the West of Ireland adventure! 100% of travelers recommend this experience. This number is based on the percentage of all Tripadvisor reviews for this product that have a bubble rating of 4 or higher. 94% of travelers recommend this experience.

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The Kerry Cliffs are higher, at 300 metres (1,000 ft), than the Cliffs of Moher which rise to a maximum height of 214 metres (702 ft). They are far less touristy. Many are surprised just how majestic the view is out to the Skelligs and Puffin Island and prefer them to the busier Cliffs of Moher.

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Pack warm clothing and a rain jacket Be prepared for wild weather mood swings. One minute might be rainy, and the next one might be sunny. Even if you check the forecast for a general idea of the day, no one ever really knows what the weather around the Cliffs will be like. The best thing you can do is be prepared.

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Get to know this 15.8-mile out-and-back trail near Ballysteen, County Clare. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 7 h 58 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, camping, and fishing, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring.

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The Cliffs of Moher are stunning! The visitor centre is excellent. It is conveniently open late (at least in August 2021) until 9 pm which allows a good day in Clare/Aran Islands etc and then a trip to see the Cliffs at Sunset. The design of the centre – built into the hillside – is very clever.

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The Cliffs of Moher is a hotspot for a wide range of flora and fauna with as many as 20 different species of birds to be seen. The cliffs have been featured in many movies including Harry Potter, The Princess Bride, Leap Year, and many more.

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Both Giant's Causeway and Cliffs of Moher are iconic natural sights of Ireland. They are a wee bit out of the way for a short trip to Ireland and are tourist traps to put it lightly.

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The official path is there to protect you as well as the surrounding land. Apart from keeping you from getting lost and from trampling and private land which the Cliffs Coastal Walk cuts through, the path is designed to keep you a safe distance from the edge of the cliffs.

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Ireland's Cliffs of Moher have been ranked inside the top 10 natural wonders of the world worth paying a visit to, in a new international survey. The Co Clare attraction outranks Milford Sound in New Zealand and Angel Falls in Venezuela in the survey by Titan Travel.

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The site is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. during the months of January, February, November, and December; from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m during the months of March, April, September, and October; and from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. from May through August.

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Puffins burrow into the cliffs sides and nest in the grassy hillsides of the Cliffs. They are most visible while fishing in the water or on our Cliffs of Moher Ferry in the months of May and June.

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Galway is well worth a visit, because its the most beautiful city in Ireland. Being the third largest city in the country, it has a medieval city centre with cobbled streets, lots of street music and a lively atmosphere. Its also the festival capital of Ireland.

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