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Giant's Causeway

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Giant's Causeway

County Antrim, United Kingdom
Best timeMay–Sep
Set inCounty Antrim, United Kingdom
In season~61°F high
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Climate

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2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0).

ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

39–64°F
Nearest airportBFS
CurrencyGBP
LanguageEnglish
TimezoneUTC+00:00
On the map
Map showing the location of Giant's Causeway
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Historical monthly weather

Sweet spotPeak Apr–Jun. Go in Jul for similar weather.

Sunny share of daylightApr · 40%
WarmestJul · 64°F
WettestOct
Best windowMay–Sep
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Bar height is the typical daytime high; color shows sunny share of daylight. The shaded months are the ideal window to go.
Weather data & source

2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). Sunny share of daylight is calibrated from daytime cloud cover. ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

40,000 interlocking basalt columns stepping into the sea, legend says a giant built it.

Best time to visit

Aim for May–Sep, the 5 months that line up best.

On foot

The classic way in is the Basalt columns coastal path. Nearest airport is BFS.

Pairs well with

Laphroaig
30 mi away
Lagavulin
31 mi away
Ardbeg
32 mi away
Bowmore
37 mi away

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Giant's Causeway?

The best time to visit Giant's Causeway is May–September, in County Antrim, United Kingdom.

Where is Giant's Causeway?

Giant's Causeway is in County Antrim, United Kingdom. The nearest major airport is BFS.

What is Giant's Causeway known for?

40,000 interlocking basalt columns stepping into the sea, legend says a giant built it.

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