Leixlip Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The climate in Leixlip is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year.
Temperatures range from pleasant during the warmest months
to cold in the cooler months.
It receives a reasonable amount of rainfall.
Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
In Leixlip, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Average daytime temperatures reach a pleasant 20°C in July. In January, 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
On average, Leixlip receives a reasonable amount of rainfall, with an annual precipitation of 889 mm. Despite minor fluctuations, Leixlip enjoys fairly consistent precipitation throughout the year. In November, you can expect around 83 mm of precipitation, while in March, Leixlip receives about 62 mm.
The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Leixlip can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of May under a blue sky, with approximately 6.3 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 1.7 hours of sunlight per day.
Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average water temperature
The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 8°C in March to 15°C in August.
Water temperature over the year
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Leixlip.
The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 83%. In April, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 68%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed over the year ranges from 4 m/s in May, June, July, August and September to 6 m/s in January, February, March and December.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
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5 m/s
5 m/s
8 m/s
Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Leixlip in Ireland
Other facts from our historical weather data:July has an average maximum temperature of 20°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 9°C.
November tops the wettest month list with 83 mm of rainfall.
March is the driest month with 62 mm of precipitation.
May is the sunniest month with an average of 188 hours of sunshine.
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