IrelandWhat’s the climate like in 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.
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.
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.
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.
- Average yearly temperature: 14°C
- Highest temperature: 20°C in July
- Lowest temperature: 9°C in January, February and December
- Precipitation*: 722 mm per year, averaging 60 mm per month
- Snowfall: 3,3 cm per year
- Driest months: 36 mm in April, 49 mm in May and 51 mm in June
- Wettest months: 78 mm in December, 76 mm in November and 69 mm in August
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
Average Temperature per Month in Kilkenny
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Kilkenny, Ireland. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Kilkenny
This graph shows how much rainfall Kilkenny, Ireland, gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Kilkenny
This graph shows how much snow Kilkenny, Ireland, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimeters and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Kilkenny
This graph 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.
Yearly Temperature in Kilkenny
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Kilkenny, Ireland. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Kilkenny
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Kilkenny, Ireland, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Kilkenny
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Kilkenny, Ireland, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimeters, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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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.
