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Kildare Climate by Month

The climate in Kildare is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year. Temperatures range from pleasant during the warmest months to cold in the cooler months. It receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall. Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.

Average day and night temperature

In Kildare, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Average daytime temperatures reach a pleasant 20°C in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 9°C. At night, expect cooler temperatures, averaging 3°C during this month.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

On average, Kildare receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall, with an annual precipitation of 914 mm. Despite minor fluctuations, Kildare enjoys fairly consistent precipitation throughout the year. In November, you can expect around 84 mm of precipitation, while in March, Kildare receives about 66 mm.

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

Sunshine over the year

Kildare can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of May under a blue sky, with approximately 6.3 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 1.7 hours of sunlight per day.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Dublin, Ireland (53 KM, 33 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Dublin, Ireland (53 KM, 33 Miles).

The best time of year to visit Kildare in Ireland

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which is the warmest month in Kildare?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 20°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Kildare?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 9°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Kildare?
    November tops the wettest month list with 84 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Kildare?
    March is the driest month with 66 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Kildare?
    May is the sunniest month with an average of 188 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Kildare

    Sat   Dec 14
    10°C | 2°C
    SW 14 km/h
    0.9 mm
    broken clouds and  chance of slight rain

    broken clouds and chance of slight rain

    Sun   Dec 15
    12°C | 9°C
    SW 25 km/h
    overcast and no rain

    overcast and no rain

    Mon   Dec 16
    11°C | 6°C
    SW 22 km/h
    partly cloudy and no rain

    partly cloudy and no rain