Kilkenny County Weather in January

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

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Kilkenny Thomastown Freshford Graiguenamanagh

Planning a journey to Kilkenny County, Ireland this January and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Kilkenny County in January

Kilkenny County, Ireland is a region in Ireland. January in Kilkenny County generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. January is a winter month.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 9°C (48°F) and nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) in Kilkenny. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Making it a great time for staying indoors and enjoying the warmth. Make sure you're prepared by packing the right winter outfits.

To explore the conditions in Kilkenny County, Ireland in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

January 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 January

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

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
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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 January for some of the most popular destinations in Kilkenny County, Ireland?

Temperature range in Kilkenny County (January)

Precipitation variation in Kilkenny County (January)

Kilkenny

In January Kilkenny generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
9°C (48°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly rainfall
83 mm (3.3 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
19 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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Thomastown

In January Thomastown generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
9°C (48°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
54 hours
60 hours
76 hours
Monthly rainfall
84 mm (3.3 in)
80 mm (3.1 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
19 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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Freshford

In January Freshford generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
9°C (48°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly rainfall
85 mm (3.3 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
73 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
19 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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Graiguenamanagh

In January Graiguenamanagh generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
9°C (48°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
54 hours
60 hours
76 hours
Monthly rainfall
84 mm (3.3 in)
80 mm (3.1 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
19 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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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 January

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Kilkenny 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 78 mm (3.1 in)
Thomastown 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 80 mm (3.1 in)
Freshford 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 79 mm (3.1 in)
Graiguenamanagh 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 80 mm (3.1 in)

Kilkenny County weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

In January, Kilkenny County, Ireland generally has poor weather conditions. Kilkenny sees daytime temperatures near 9°C (48°F), with nights cooling to roughly 3°C (37°F).

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

In Kilkenny, the average daytime high in January is 9°C (48°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 3°C (37°F).

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

January is on the drier side in Kilkenny County, Ireland. Kilkenny averages only about 78 mm (3.1 in), with most days staying dry.

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

In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit Kilkenny County, Ireland due to the typically poor weather in Kilkenny.

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 weather in January, February and December tend to be poor.

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