Kilkenny County Weather in August

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Kilkenny County, Ireland in August.

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Kilkenny Thomastown Freshford Graiguenamanagh

Considering a trip to Kilkenny County, Ireland this August and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in Kilkenny County in August

Kilkenny County, Ireland is a region in Ireland. August in Kilkenny County generally has pleasant temperatures, with moderate precipitation. During August, summer is in full swing.

Temperatures

You can expect pleasant maximum daytime temperatures of around 20°C (68°F) and nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) in Kilkenny.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Kilkenny County, Ireland, check out the map below.

Precipitation

August is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 78 mm (3.1 in) in Kilkenny.

Explore Kilkenny County by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Kilkenny County — and find the best time to visit. (based on Kilkenny)

January9°C (48°F) February10°C (50°F) March11°C (52°F) April13°C (55°F) May16°C (61°F) June18°C (64°F) This monthJuly20°C (68°F) August20°C (68°F) September18°C (64°F) October14°C (57°F) November11°C (52°F) December9°C (48°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Kilkenny County in August

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Kilkenny County.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Kilkenny County

What is the weather like in August for some of the most popular destinations in Kilkenny County, Ireland?

Temperature range in Kilkenny County (August)

Precipitation variation in Kilkenny County (August)

Kilkenny

In August Kilkenny generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
12°C (54°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly rainfall
73 mm (2.9 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
17 days
16 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
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Thomastown

In August Thomastown generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
12°C (54°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
199 hours
190 hours
144 hours
Monthly rainfall
73 mm (2.9 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
16 days
16 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
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Freshford

In August Freshford generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
12°C (54°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly rainfall
74 mm (2.9 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
17 days
16 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
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Graiguenamanagh

In August Graiguenamanagh generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
12°C (54°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
199 hours
190 hours
144 hours
Monthly rainfall
74 mm (2.9 in)
80 mm (3.1 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
16 days
16 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Kilkenny County, in Ireland.

Popular cities in August

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Kilkenny County in August.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Kilkenny 20°C (68°F) 12°C (54°F) 78 mm (3.1 in)
Thomastown 20°C (68°F) 12°C (54°F) 79 mm (3.1 in)
Freshford 20°C (68°F) 12°C (54°F) 79 mm (3.1 in)
Graiguenamanagh 20°C (68°F) 12°C (54°F) 80 mm (3.1 in)

Kilkenny County weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Kilkenny County, Ireland in August?

In August, Kilkenny County, Ireland generally has perfect weather conditions. Kilkenny sees daytime temperatures near 20°C (68°F), with nights cooling to roughly 12°C (54°F).

What is the average temperature in Kilkenny County, Ireland in August?

Daytime temperatures in Kilkenny peak at roughly 20°C (68°F) in August, dropping to about 12°C (54°F) overnight.

Does Kilkenny County, Ireland get a lot of rain in August?

Not particularly. Kilkenny averages just 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain in August, making it a mostly dry month for Kilkenny County, Ireland.

Is August a Good Time to Visit Kilkenny County, Ireland?

We consider August to be one of the best times to travel to Kilkenny County, Ireland. Typically, the climate in Kilkenny is perfect. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

On average, the best time to visit Kilkenny County, Ireland is in July and August with generally perfect weather in Kilkenny. On the other hand, the months of January, February and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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