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.

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John F. Kennedy Arboretum at a Glance#

Address: W. of Wexford town near Newbridge, County Wicklow, Ireland

Website: https://www.jfkarboretum.ie

Hours: Daily 9am-5pm (hours vary seasonally)

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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.

Late spring
May-June · 10-18°C (50-64°F)
Peak flowering season for many planted specimens; the arboretum is at its most colorful.
Autumn
September-October · 8-15°C (46-59°F)
Rich fall colors as leaves change; quieter than spring.
Winter to early spring
December-March · 4-10°C (39-50°F)
Quieter and sometimes damp; many evergreen collections still worth seeing.

Weather & Climate near John F. Kennedy Arboretum#

Climate

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.

Air Quality: AQI 32 Good
Best Time to Visit
JulyJuneAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
27°
Warmest Month
-6°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Poor 3° - 8° 2° 116 mm overcast 94% 5.9 m/s 0.1 low 8.1h
February Poor 3° - 9° 2° 93 mm overcast 93% 5.7 m/s 0.2 low 9.7h
March Acceptable 4° - 10° 4° 82 mm overcast 90% 5.6 m/s 0.4 low 11.7h
April Acceptable 5° - 12° 6° 65 mm overcast 87% 5.1 m/s 0.8 moderate 13.8h
May Acceptable 8° - 15° 11° 72 mm overcast 85% 5.0 m/s 1.2 high 15.5h
June Good 10° - 17° 14° 62 mm overcast 84% 4.5 m/s 1.5 high 16.5h
July Good 12° - 19° 16° 61 mm overcast 85% 4.4 m/s 1.4 high 16.0h
August Good 12° - 19° 16° 84 mm overcast 86% 4.4 m/s 1.1 high 14.5h
September Good 10° - 17° 14° 88 mm overcast 88% 4.9 m/s 0.7 moderate 12.5h
October Acceptable 8° - 14° 11° 107 mm overcast 91% 5.4 m/s 0.3 low 10.4h
November Acceptable 5° - 11° 5° 102 mm overcast 94% 5.5 m/s 0.1 low 8.6h
December Poor 4° - 9° 3° 113 mm overcast 95% 5.8 m/s 0.0 low 7.5h