Glencar Temperature by Month
The average annual maximum temperature in Glencar, Kerry, Ireland is 14°C (57°F), with daytime highs ranging from 10°C (50°F) in February to 19°C (66°F) in July. This page covers monthly averages, day-night differences, and how Glencar compares to cities worldwide.
Glencar Monthly Temperatures
In Glencar, seasonal changes bring about a moderate variation in temperatures. Nighttime lows range from 12°C (54°F) in July to 3°C (37°F) in February.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Glencar by month:
Temperatures tend to bottom out between 4 AM and 6 AM, then climb to their daily peak around 3 PM. July, the warmest month, sees 140 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
Temperature: Glencar vs Ireland
The map below shows the annual temperature across Ireland. You can also select individual months if you want to compare a specific time of year.
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Glencar vs World: Temperature Compared
Glencar's average annual maximum temperature is 14°C (57°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:
Lisbon, Portugal averages 21°C (70°F) annually — warm summers, mild winters, and rain mainly in the cooler months.
Glasgow, Scotland averages 13°C (55°F) a year — mild but often grey, with cold winters and rarely hot summers.
San Francisco, USA averages 19°C (66°F) annually, but with little seasonal variation — summers are often cool and foggy, winters mild.
Perth, Australia averages 25°C (77°F) annually, with a classic Mediterranean climate — hot dry summers and mild wet winters.
What Does the Temperature Feel Like in Glencar?
Temperature alone doesn't tell the whole story — humidity plays a big role in how warm or cold it actually feels. High humidity in summer makes the heat feel more intense, particularly once temperatures climb above 25°C. In winter, the same humidity can make cold air feel sharper than the thermometer suggests.
In the cooler months, when temperatures drop below 10°C, high humidity makes the cold feel more cutting than it would in dry conditions.
In Glencar, February is the coolest month, with average highs of 10°C (50°F) and humidity around 76% — considered high. For a full picture, see our humidity page.
Climate temperature data is typically calculated as a 30-year average. This smooths out year-to-year variability and gives a more reliable picture of what a place is actually like, rather than what happened in any single unusual year.
The readings come from a range of sources — land-based weather stations, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. That data is collected by weather services around the world, then pooled, quality-checked, and averaged to produce the climate records you see here.
Whether a city sits on the coast or deep inland makes a significant difference to its climate. Coastal areas tend to have more stable temperatures year-round — large bodies of water absorb heat slowly in summer and release it gradually in winter, keeping extremes in check. Cities far from the sea don't benefit from that buffer, which is why continental climates tend to have hotter summers and colder winters than their coastal counterparts at the same latitude.
For more on Glencar's weather — including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity — visit our Glencar climate page.
