IrelandThe climate of Kilkenny
The current climate in Kilkenny features temperatures ranging from a high of 20°C to a low of 9°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 14°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 3°C and in the warmer months around 12°C.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Kilkenny, Ireland.
Temperature records
The highest temperature recorded in Kilkenny in recent years was 30°C in July 2022. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -1°C in February 2018.
Precipitation and snowfall
On average, Kilkenny gets 722 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 3,3 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
Best time to visit Kilkenny?
The best time to visit Kilkenny for sunny weather is June through September. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Kilkenny. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
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Climate Table of Kilkenny
The climate table of Kilkenny shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 9 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 14 | 11 | 9 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 5 | 5 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 66 | 57 | 62 | 36 | 49 | 51 | 55 | 69 | 60 | 63 | 76 | 78 |
| Snow (cm) | 0,5 | 0,5 | 1,9 | 0,2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0,2 |
| UV Index | 1 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in Kilkenny, Ireland. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in Kilkenny
Yearly Temperature in Kilkenny
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Kilkenny, Ireland. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Average Precipitation per Month in Kilkenny
Total Yearly Precipitation in Kilkenny
Average Snowfall per Month in Kilkenny
Total Yearly Snowfall in Kilkenny
UV index chart
This chart shows the average UV index per month in Kilkenny, Ireland. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Average UV Index per Month in Kilkenny
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Average weather in Kilkenny by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Kilkenny. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.