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Kilkenny Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The temperature in Kilkenny varies moderately throughout the year. The temperatures shift from pleasant to cold. It receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall. Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

In Kilkenny, seasonal changes bring about a moderate variation in temperatures. Average daytime temperatures reach a pleasant 20°C in July. 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 3°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Generally, Kilkenny has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 908 mm of rain/snowfall annually. Despite minor fluctuations, Kilkenny enjoys fairly consistent precipitation throughout the year. In October, you can expect around 86 mm of precipitation, while in March, Kilkenny receives about 64 mm.

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

Forecast for Kilkenny

Sun   Jan 12
10°C | 1°C
S 7 m/s
overcast and no rain

overcast and no rain

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

overcast and rain

Tue   Jan 14
11°C | 8°C
S 4 m/s
overcast and no rain

overcast and no rain

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

The best time of year to visit Kilkenny in Ireland

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which is the warmest month in Kilkenny?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 20°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Kilkenny?
    The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 9°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Kilkenny?
    October tops the wettest month list with 86 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Kilkenny?
    March is the driest month with 64 mm of precipitation.

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