Kilkenny weather in October (Kilkenny County, Ireland)

Is Kilkenny a good destination in October, weather-wise? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

Typically, October in Kilkenny includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 14°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 7°C.

Precipitation

Kilkenny in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 86 mm for the month. With this being the wettest month, keeping an umbrella on hand might save you from getting wet from a sudden shower. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 18 days of rain are anticipated.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Kilkenny, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 14°C  

Chance of Rain 59%  

Precipitation 86 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Where to go in Ireland in October

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

Weather conditions Weather

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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 this month?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

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

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Barbeque

5/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Kilkenny.

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