Best time to visit Kilkenny

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When is the best time to visit Kilkenny?

The best time to visit Kilkenny is July and August based on the following average weather conditions.

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Max Day Temperature (°C)

  • 8°C maximum daytime temperature in January in Kilkenny8
    Jan
  • 8°C maximum daytime temperature in February in Kilkenny8
    Feb
  • 10°C maximum daytime temperature in March in Kilkenny10
    Mar
  • 12°C maximum daytime temperature in April in Kilkenny12
    Apr
  • 15°C maximum daytime temperature in May in Kilkenny15
    May
  • 18°C maximum daytime temperature in June in Kilkenny18
    Jun
  • 19°C maximum daytime temperature in July in Kilkenny19
    Jul
  • 19°C maximum daytime temperature in August in Kilkenny19
    Aug
  • 17°C maximum daytime temperature in September in Kilkenny17
    Sep
  • 14°C maximum daytime temperature in October in Kilkenny14
    Oct
  • 10°C maximum daytime temperature in November in Kilkenny10
    Nov
  • 8°C maximum daytime temperature in December in Kilkenny8
    Dec

Hours of Sunshine (daily)

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Which is the hottest month in Kilkenny?

The hottest time of year in Kilkenny is normally July. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 19°C.

Which month has the most rain in Kilkenny?

In terms of rainfall, December is usually the wettest month in Kilkenny with 97mm on average. There are normally 18 days in December with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Kilkenny?

The sunniest time of year in Kilkenny is normally April with bright sunshine on average for 36% of daylight hours; that's 5 hours of sunshine per day.

Best time to visit

The weather guide for Ireland (Kilkenny) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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