John F. Kennedy Arboretum
Park Ireland arboretum honoring JFK with extensive tree collections
The John F. Kennedy Arboretum in County Wexford displays temperate trees and shrubs from around the world across lakeside walks; visitors come for botanical collections, seasonal colours and research-focused trails.
How to Get to John F. Kennedy Arboretum #
The arboretum is roughly 20-30 minutes’ drive from both Newbridge and Arklow; from Dublin it’s about 1-1.5 hours by car on the M11/N11. Limited local bus services connect nearby towns; check the arboretum’s website for seasonal shuttle or event transport details.
Tips for Visiting John F. Kennedy Arboretum #
- Visit midweek in spring for the rhododendron and azalea displays; many blooms are concentrated along main drives.
- There's a small admission fee for cars - arrive prepared with local currency.
- Combine a visit with a drive through County Wicklow for classic Irish landscapes.
Best Time to Visit John F. Kennedy Arboretum #
Late spring through early summer is the best time to see the arboretum's collections in full bloom; autumn is the second-best window for foliage color.
Weather & Climate near John F. Kennedy Arboretum #
John F. Kennedy Arboretum's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 3°C to 19°C. Abundant rainfall (1045 mm/year), wettest in January.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 8°C and lows of 3°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (116 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 3°C. Regular rainfall (93 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 4°C. Regular rainfall (82 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (65 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (72 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 12°C. Regular rainfall (84 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 10°C. Regular rainfall (88 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 8°C. Significant rainfall (107 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 5°C. Significant rainfall (102 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (113 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
