International Dark Sky Reserve

Kerry Dark Sky Reserve

County Kerry, Ireland

Best timeAug–Nov

Set inCounty Kerry, Ireland

In season~59°F high

Climate43–64°F

CurrencyEUR

LanguageEnglish

TimezoneUTC+00:00

On the map

Map showing the location of Kerry Dark Sky Reserve

Directions (Google Maps) →

Historical monthly weather

Sweet spotPeak Apr, Jun, Jul. Go in May, Aug for similar weather.

Sunny share of daylightApr · 37%

WarmestJul · 64°F

WettestDec

Best windowAug–Nov

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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

Ireland's Atlantic-coast dark-sky reserve on the Iveragh Peninsula.

Best time to visit

Aim for Aug–Nov, the 4 months that line up best.

Under the stars

A certified dark-sky site — pack red-light only, check the moon phase, and give your eyes 20 minutes to adjust for the Milky Way.

Pairs well with

Cliffs of Moher

Guinness Storehouse

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Kerry Dark Sky Reserve?

The best time to visit Kerry Dark Sky Reserve is August–November, in County Kerry, Ireland.

Where is Kerry Dark Sky Reserve?

Kerry Dark Sky Reserve is in County Kerry, Ireland.

What is Kerry Dark Sky Reserve known for?

Ireland's Atlantic-coast dark-sky reserve on the Iveragh Peninsula.

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