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Kilrush Climate by Month

The weather in Kilrush sees moderate temperature fluctuations over the course of a year. Temperatures can be pleasant at the high end to roughly cold at the low end. It also has a notably wet climate with much precipitation. Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.

Average day and night temperature

The climate in Kilrush experiences moderate temperature changes, with mild shifts between seasons. Average daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 19°C in July, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 10°C during cooler months like February. At night, temperatures typically average around 4°C during these months.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Kilrush experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 1227 mm 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, and the driest month, May, with 86 mm, is minimal.

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

Sunshine over the year

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.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Limerick, Ireland (57 KM, 35 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Limerick, Ireland (57 KM, 35 Miles).

The best time of year to visit Kilrush in Ireland

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which is the warmest month in Kilrush?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 19°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Kilrush?
    The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 10°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Kilrush?
    December tops the wettest month list with 126 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Kilrush?
    May is the driest month with 86 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Kilrush?
    May is the sunniest month with an average of 182 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Kilrush

    Tue   Dec 03
    10°C | 5°C
    W 18 km/h
    0.4 mm
    broken clouds and  chance of slight rain

    broken clouds and chance of slight rain

    Wed   Dec 04
    13°C | 6°C
    SW 40 km/h
    5.3 mm
    overcast and heavy rain

    overcast and heavy rain

    Thu   Dec 05
    13°C | 8°C
    W 43 km/h
    7.4 mm
    broken clouds and rain

    broken clouds and rain