Best time to visit Kinsale

Q: When is the best time to visit Kinsale?

The best time to visit Kinsale is July based on the following average weather conditions. Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C. Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more.

Q: Which is the hottest month in Kinsale?

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

Q: Which month has the most rain in Kinsale?

In terms of rainfall, January is usually the wettest month in Kinsale with 127mm on average. There are normally 22 days in January with some rain.

Q: When is it sunniest in Kinsale?

The sunniest time of year in Kinsale is normally May with bright sunshine on average for 39% of daylight hours; that's 6 hours of sunshine per day.

Q: When is the sea warmest in Kinsale?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Kinsale in August when the water temperature reaches 16°C.

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When is the best time to visit Kinsale?

The best time to visit Kinsale is July based on the following average weather conditions.

Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C [remove]
Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more [remove]

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Which is the hottest month in Kinsale?

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

Which month has the most rain in Kinsale?

In terms of rainfall, January is usually the wettest month in Kinsale with 127mm on average. There are normally 22 days in January with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Kinsale?

The sunniest time of year in Kinsale is normally May with bright sunshine on average for 39% of daylight hours; that's 6 hours of sunshine per day.

When is the sea warmest in Kinsale?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Kinsale in August when the water temperature reaches 16°C.