Kilrush Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

The climate in Kilrush experiences moderate temperature changes, with mild shifts between seasons. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 19°C (66°F) in July, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 10°C (50°F) during cooler months like January.

At night, you can expect temperatures ranging from 13°C (55°F) in July to around 4°C (39°F) during January.

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Temperature ranges by month

Kilrush experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 1227 mm (48 in) of precipitation annually. Year-round, Kilrush has a balanced climate with minimal variation in precipitation. The difference between the wettest month, December, with 126 mm (5 in), and the driest month, May, with 86 mm (3.4 in), is minimal. For more details, please visit our Kilrush Precipitation page.

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Kilrush. While May receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 6.1 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.5 hours of sunlight per day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Kilrush.

The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 83%. In April, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 64%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year