Athy Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The weather in Athy sees moderate temperature fluctuations over the course of a year.
Temperatures can be pleasant at the high end
to roughly cold at the low end.
It maintains moderate precipitation patterns.
Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
The climate in Athy experiences moderate temperature changes, with mild shifts between seasons. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 20°C in July to a chilly 9°C in the coolest month, January.
Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around 3°C during the colder months.Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
On average, Athy receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall, with an annual precipitation of 918 mm. Precipitation levels in Athy remain relatively steady throughout the year. November has the most rain, with 85 mm over 17 days. In March, this drops slightly to 67 mm, making the city's climate fairly predictable.
The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
For those who appreciate different seasons, Athy serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in May with an average of 6.3 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 1.7 hours of daily sunlight.
Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Athy.
The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 83%. In April, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 68%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Forecast for Athy
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Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Athy in Ireland
Other facts from our historical weather data:July has an average maximum temperature of 20°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 9°C.
November tops the wettest month list with 85 mm of rainfall.
March is the driest month with 67 mm of precipitation.
May is the sunniest month with an average of 188 hours of sunshine.
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