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Kilkeel Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Temperatures in Kilkeel experience a moderate degree of variance through the seasons. Days can be mild, while the cooler months tend to be cold. It also experiences much rainfall throughout the year. Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

The weather in Kilkeel changes moderately throughout the year, offering enough variation to appreciate each season. Average daytime temperatures reach a moderate 18°C in August. In February, 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 4°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Kilkeel has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1104 mm of rainfall per year. Despite minor fluctuations, Kilkeel enjoys fairly consistent precipitation throughout the year. In November, you can expect around 118 mm of precipitation, while in May, Kilkeel receives about 73 mm.

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

Sunshine over the year

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. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Belfast, Ireland (66 KM, 41 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Belfast, Ireland (66 KM, 41 Miles).

Forecast for Kilkeel

Sat   Jan 11
7°C | 4°C
SE 7 m/s
3.1 mm
overcast and rain

overcast and rain

Sun   Jan 12
9°C | 3°C
S 6 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

Mon   Jan 13
11°C | 8°C
S 9 m/s
2.8 mm
overcast and rain

overcast and rain

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

The best time of year to visit Kilkeel in the United Kingdom

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which is the warmest month in Kilkeel?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 18°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Kilkeel?
    The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 9°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Kilkeel?
    November tops the wettest month list with 118 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Kilkeel?
    May is the driest month with 73 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Kilkeel?
    May is the sunniest month with an average of 184 hours of sunshine.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.