Kilkeel Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

The weather in Kilkeel changes moderately throughout the year, offering enough variation to appreciate each season. Average daytime temperatures reach a moderate 18°C (64°F) in August. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 9°C (48°F).

At night, temperatures range from around 13°C (55°F) in August to 4°C (39°F) in January.

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Temperature ranges by month

Kilkeel has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1104 mm (43 in) of rainfall per year. Despite minor fluctuations, Kilkeel enjoys fairly consistent precipitation throughout the year. In November, you can expect around 118 mm (4.6 in) of precipitation, while in May, Kilkeel receives about 73 mm (2.9 in). For more details, please visit our Kilkeel Precipitation page.

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Kilkeel can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of May under a blue sky, with approximately 6.1 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 1.3 hours of sunlight per day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Daily percentage of sunshine

The city experiences its highest humidity in September, reaching 91%. In February, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 86%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year