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Exploring Cape Clear Island

The city of Cape Clear Island has some interesting things to see and do. Popular attractions in and around Cape Clear Island include:

• Cape Clear Heritage Centre
• Schull Harbour
• Lough Hyne
• Skibbereen and West Carbery Golf Club
• Barleycove Beach
• Mizen Head
• Bantry House

When is the Best Time to Explore Cape Clear Island?

If you're curious when is the best time of year to visit Cape Clear Island, you might find this info about seasonal weather helpful when you are organising your getaway. The warmest months in Cape Clear Island are typically August and July, whereas the coldest months are usually February and March. The months with the most rain are December and October, whereas May and April have the least.

Here's a rundown on how much rain you can expect and what the temperatures are going to be like:

• From January to March, the average daytime temperature is 10°C and at night it is 8°C. Seasonal average rainfall is 301 mm.
• If you visit between April and June, you can expect an average temp of 15°C during the day and 9°C at night. Average rainfall during this season is 206 mm.
• The daytime average temp from July to September is 16°C and the night-time average is 14°C. Average precipitation for this season is 260 mm.
• Between October and December, the average temp during the day is 14°C and 9°C at night. Seasonal average rain is 429 mm.
• The average annual rainfall in Cape Clear Island is 1195 mm.