Beginish Island
Small Irish island known for seals and birdlife
Small island off County Kerry, reached by local boat trips. Visitors come for seal and seabird viewing, simple shoreline walks and traces of early medieval settlement.
Beginish at a Glance#
Address: Beginish Island vicinity, County Kerry (Munster), Ireland
How to Get to Beginish#
Access depends on local boat operators from the mainland coast; day trips and charters operate seasonally from nearby ports in County Kerry.
Tips for Visiting Beginish#
- Arrive by local ferry or, if driving, use the nearest mainland port and cross by small boat.
- Respect local habitats - offshore islands often have nesting birds and fragile shorelines.
- Bring binoculars; small offshore islands are excellent for seabird observation and quiet contemplation.
Best Time to Visit Beginish#
Summer provides the best weather window for short island visits; always check tide and weather conditions before setting out.
Summer
June-August · 10-18°C
Calmer seas and milder weather make island visits more feasible.
Late Spring
May · 8-14°C
Bird-nesting season begins and day trips increase.
Weather & Climate near Beginish#
Climate
Temperate climate with cool summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from 5°C to 17°C. Abundant rainfall (1588 mm/year), wettest in January.
Air Quality:
AQI 24
Good
Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustSeptember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
23°
Warmest Month
-1°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | 5° - 10° | 3° | 183 mm | overcast | 82% | 7.1 m/s | 0.0 low | 8.1h |
| February | Poor | 5° - 9° | 3° | 135 mm | overcast | 82% | 7.0 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.7h |
| March | Poor | 5° - 10° | 4° | 128 mm | overcast | 82% | 6.6 m/s | 0.4 low | 11.7h |
| April | Acceptable | 6° - 11° | 5° | 87 mm | overcast | 83% | 5.6 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 13.8h |
| May | Acceptable | 8° - 13° | 10° | 86 mm | overcast | 84% | 5.4 m/s | 1.2 high | 15.5h |
| June | Acceptable | 10° - 15° | 12° | 88 mm | overcast | 85% | 5.1 m/s | 1.4 high | 16.5h |
| July | Good | 12° - 16° | 14° | 94 mm | overcast | 86% | 4.9 m/s | 1.3 high | 16.0h |
| August | Acceptable | 12° - 17° | 14° | 121 mm | overcast | 85% | 4.9 m/s | 1.1 high | 14.5h |
| September | Acceptable | 11° - 16° | 13° | 136 mm | overcast | 85% | 5.6 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 12.5h |
| October | Poor | 9° - 14° | 11° | 175 mm | overcast | 84% | 6.2 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.4h |
| November | Poor | 7° - 12° | 6° | 176 mm | overcast | 83% | 6.6 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.6h |
| December | Poor | 6° - 10° | 5° | 179 mm | overcast | 83% | 6.9 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.5h |
