City in County Kilkenny, Ireland
Kilkenny weather by month and the best time to visit
When to go to Kilkenny
May–September is mildest; August's Kilkenny Arts Festival is lively. Winters are cold and wet, but the pubs stay warm and open.
Kilkenny weather by month
Average daily high, rainfall and conditions.
- Jan8°91 mm
- Feb8°70 mm
- Mar10°72 mm
- Apr12°65 mm
- May15°70 mm
- Jun18°81 mm
- Jul20°85 mm
- Aug19°93 mm
- Sep17°78 mm
- Oct14°104 mm
- Nov10°104 mm
- Dec8°101 mm
Monthly averages
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8°C46°F | 3°C37°F | 91 mm | 94% | Cold |
| February | 8°C47°F | 3°C37°F | 70 mm | 93% | Cold |
| March | 10°C49°F | 3°C37°F | 72 mm | 90% | Cold |
| April | 12°C54°F | 5°C40°F | 65 mm | 87% | Cool |
| May | 15°C60°F | 7°C45°F | 70 mm | 84% | Cool |
| June | 18°C65°F | 10°C50°F | 81 mm | 84% | Pleasant |
| July | 20°C67°F | 12°C53°F | 85 mm | 85% | Pleasant |
| August | 19°C66°F | 11°C52°F | 93 mm | 86% | Pleasant |
| September | 17°C63°F | 10°C49°F | 78 mm | 88% | Cool |
| October | 14°C57°F | 8°C46°F | 104 mm | 91% | Cool |
| November | 10°C50°F | 5°C41°F | 104 mm | 94% | Cold |
| December | 8°C47°F | 4°C38°F | 101 mm | 95% | Cold |
Best months across Ireland
Quick answers
What is the best month to visit Kilkenny?
May–Jul, Sep. May–September is mildest; August's Kilkenny Arts Festival is lively. Winters are cold and wet, but the pubs stay warm and open.
When is the rainy season in Kilkenny?
Rain peaks in October with about 104 mm. No month averages 150 mm or more.
What is the hottest month in Kilkenny?
July, with average highs of 20°C (67°F).
How cold does Kilkenny get?
The coolest nights are in February, averaging 3°C (37°F).
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Sources
Climate averages are modelled from NASA POWER (MERRA-2) for 2001–2020 at about 50 km resolution, so coasts and valleys can differ a little. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.