Knock Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

The weather in Knock changes moderately throughout the year, offering enough variation to appreciate each season. Average daytime temperatures reach a pleasant 19°C (66°F) in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 9°C (48°F).

At night, temperatures range from around 12°C (54°F) in July to 3°C (37°F) in January.

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Temperature ranges by month

Knock has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1186 mm (47 in) of rainfall per year. Despite minor fluctuations, Knock enjoys fairly consistent precipitation throughout the year. In December, you can expect around 111 mm (4.4 in) of precipitation, while in September, Knock receives about 87 mm (3.4 in). For more details, please visit our Knock Precipitation page.

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Knock can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of May under a blue sky, with approximately 5.2 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 1.2 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 January, reaching 90%. In May, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 73%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year

The mean wind speed varies between 3 m/s (6 knots) and 5 m/s (10 knots) throughout the year. It is lowest in July and August and highest during January, February, March and December. What does this mean?

The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)