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NewgrangeMétéo, climat et meilleure saison pour voyager

Source des données：Meteostat
Date de mise à jour：2025-09

Newgrange climat toute l'année

  • Spring (March–May): Average 6.9–12.2°C, cool and humid climate with moderate rainfall and occasional showers. Common activities: Visiting the Newgrange site, exploring the surrounding countryside. Recommended clothing: Waterproof jacket, warm clothing, comfortable walking shoes.
  • Summer (June–August): Average 14.0–15.6°C, mild climate with moderate rainfall and occasional showers. Common activities: Outdoor hiking, visiting nearby historical sites and natural landscapes. Recommended clothing: Light and breathable clothing, comfortable walking shoes, sun protection clothing.
  • Autumn (September–November): Average 8.1–13.2°C, cool and humid climate with higher rainfall, especially in September. Common activities: Enjoying autumn scenery, visiting museums. Recommended clothing: Warm jacket, waterproof clothing, comfortable walking shoes.
  • Winter (December–February): Average 5.5–7.1°C, cold and humid climate with moderate rainfall. Common activities: Indoor visits, enjoying comfortable accommodation. Recommended clothing: Thick coat, warm clothing, waterproof boots.

Newgrange valeur moyenne du climat

Annual average temperature: approx. 10.3°C / Annual rainfall: approx. 786 mm / Summer humidity: 65%–75% / Rainiest month: September

Newgrange moyenne mensuelle des températures et des précipitations

Mois
Température (°C)
Précipitations (mm)
Janvier
5.5°C
38.7
février
7.1°C
59.3
mars
6.9°C
93.3
avril
8.3°C
58.7
mai
12.2°C
40.3
Juin
14°C
41.3
Juillet
15.4°C
72.3
Août
15.6°C
63.7
Septembre
13.2°C
107.3
Octobre
11.5°C
93.7
Novembre
8.1°C
55
Décembre
6.4°C
63

Météo des sept prochains jours Newgrange

8/1
Samedi
Partiellement nuageux
18.8°C/6.7°C
8/2
dimanche
Partiellement nuageux
18.4°C/9.2°C
8/3
Lundi
Pluies éparses à proximité
19.5°C/11.2°C
8/4
Mardi
Couvert
21.6°C/13.2°C
8/5
Mercredi
Pluies éparses à proximité
17.4°C/9.7°C
8/6
Jeudi
Pluies éparses à proximité
17.8°C/7.8°C
8/7
Vendredi
Pluies éparses à proximité
18.8°C/9.1°C

Newgrange FAQ et informations pratiques pour le voyage

Why is Newgrange so special?

Newgrange is most famous for its alignment with the winter solstice sunrise. A shaft of sunlight illuminates the central chamber and passage for a brief period around December 21st. Above the passage entrance, a 'roof-box' allows this light to penetrate.

Can you visit Newgrange without a tour?

No, access to the Newgrange tomb itself is only possible via a guided tour. Visitors must first go to the Brú na Bóinne Visitor Centre, purchase a tour ticket, and then take a shuttle bus to the Newgrange site to participate in the guided tour.

Is Newgrange the oldest building in the world?

Newgrange is not the oldest structure in the world. While it is an exceptionally ancient passage tomb, built around 3200 BCE, structures like Göbekli Tepe in Turkey are considerably older. Newgrange does, however, predate the Egyptian pyramids and Stonehenge by centuries.

Were bodies found in Newgrange?

Yes, remains were found inside Newgrange. Although the chamber was disturbed before proper excavation, the remains of five bodies were recovered. Most of the bones found had been cremated, suggesting that the original number of interred individuals was likely much higher.

What is the significance of Newgrange's design?

Newgrange's megalithic passage tomb was meticulously designed and constructed over 5,200 years ago. Its most celebrated feature is the precise astronomical alignment, allowing sunlight to enter the inner chamber during the winter solstice, a testament to the advanced understanding of the Neolithic people.