Kells Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

The climate in Kells is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 20°C (68°F) in July to a chilly 9°C (48°F) in the coolest month, January.

Nights vary from 12°C (54°F) in July to around 3°C (37°F) during the colder months.

Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Generally, Kells receives mid-range precipitation levels, with 942 mm (37 in) annually. Precipitation levels in Kells remain relatively steady throughout the year. August has the most rain, with 89 mm (3.5 in) over 18 days. In the driest month March, this drops slightly to 67 mm (2.6 in), making the city's climate fairly predictable. For more details, please visit our Kells Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

For those who appreciate different seasons, Kells 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.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Daily percentage of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Kells.

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