Kilkenny weather in August (Kilkenny County, Ireland)

Planning a trip to Kilkenny in August? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In Kilkenny, August is characterized by pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. August falls within the summer season. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 20°C, while night temperatures can drop to 12°C.

Kilkenny in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 78 mm for the month. Typically around 17 days of rainfall is expected.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, August is one of the better months to visit Kilkenny. July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Kilkenny climate page with graphs.

 

Kilkenny, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 12°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 20°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 55%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 78 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 17 days  

Where to go in Ireland in August

Find out more about the weather in Ireland in August and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Kilkenny in August?

For visitors traveling to Kilkenny, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in August.

Cycling
9/10
Walking
9/10
Camping
8/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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