Kilkenny County Weather in October

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

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Kilkenny Thomastown Freshford Graiguenamanagh

Planning a getaway to Kilkenny County, Ireland this October and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Kilkenny County in October

Kilkenny County, Ireland is a region in Ireland. October in Kilkenny County generally has mild temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 14°C (57°F) and nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) in Kilkenny.

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

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Freshford with an average of 85 mm (3.3 in) to moderate rainfall in Graiguenamanagh with 90 mm (3.5 in). Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month sees the heaviest rainfall of the year 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 October

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 October for some of the most popular destinations in Kilkenny County, Ireland?

Temperature range in Kilkenny County (October)

Precipitation variation in Kilkenny County (October)

Kilkenny

In October Kilkenny generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
14°C (57°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
7°C (45°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly rainfall
69 mm (2.7 in)
86 mm (3.4 in)
84 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
18 days
17 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
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Thomastown

In October Thomastown generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
15°C (59°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
7°C (45°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
144 hours
107 hours
75 hours
Monthly rainfall
69 mm (2.7 in)
89 mm (3.5 in)
87 mm (3.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
18 days
17 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
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Freshford

In October Freshford generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
14°C (57°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
7°C (45°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly rainfall
70 mm (2.8 in)
85 mm (3.3 in)
84 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
18 days
17 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
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Graiguenamanagh

In October Graiguenamanagh generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
15°C (59°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
7°C (45°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
144 hours
107 hours
75 hours
Monthly rainfall
70 mm (2.8 in)
90 mm (3.5 in)
89 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
18 days
17 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
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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 October

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Kilkenny 14°C (57°F) 7°C (45°F) 86 mm (3.4 in)
Thomastown 15°C (59°F) 7°C (45°F) 89 mm (3.5 in)
Freshford 14°C (57°F) 7°C (45°F) 85 mm (3.3 in)
Graiguenamanagh 15°C (59°F) 7°C (45°F) 90 mm (3.5 in)

Kilkenny County weather in October: frequently asked questions

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

Expect tolerable weather across Kilkenny County, Ireland in October. The popular destination of Kilkenny averages 14°C (57°F) by day and 7°C (45°F) at night during this month.

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

Daytime temperatures in Kilkenny peak at roughly 14°C (57°F) in October, dropping to about 7°C (45°F) overnight.

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

Not particularly. Kilkenny averages just 86 mm (3.4 in) of rain in October, making it a mostly dry month for Kilkenny County, Ireland.

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

In our opinion, October is a good time to visit Kilkenny County, Ireland with overall tolerable weather in Kilkenny. 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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