Kildare Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
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 maximum day and minimum 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, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around 3°C during this month.Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
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
The average number of days each month with precipitation
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.
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 Kildare.
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
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Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Kildare 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 84 mm of rainfall.
March is the driest month with 66 mm of precipitation.
May is the sunniest month with an average of 188 hours of sunshine.
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