County in Ireland

County Kildare Map

Interactive map of County Kildare with coordinates, nearby places, airports and travel highlights.

☁️ 47°F now🕔 10:56 PM local📅 Best: May, June, July and August👥 247.000

Summary

County Kildare is a county in Ireland. County Kildare is a county in Ireland. It has a population of about 247.000.

Right now it is 47°F (8°C) in County Kildare with partly cloudy. It feels like 35°F. Today runs from 43°F to 50°F. Chance of precipitation is 6%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.5/10 - good conditions.

The best time to visit County Kildare is May, June, July and August. The climate is temperate. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 69°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 36°F.

The closest major airport is Dublin Airport (DUB), about 32 mi away. Nearby highlights include Snowdonia National Park, Lake District National Park, Edinburgh Castle and Old and New Towns of Edinburgh.

In plain terms. Today is slightly cooler than average for October. The forecast high of 50°F is 6.8°F below the 57°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 3 PM to 6 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. photography is the strongest bet in County Kildare today at 8.7/10. Gusts to 51 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Map of County Kildare

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Coordinates: 53°9′32″N 6°54′34.6″W (53.1589, -6.9096)

Quick facts about County Kildare

TypeCounty
CountryIreland
ContinentEurope
Coordinates53°9′32″N 6°54′34.6″W (53.1589, -6.9096)
Population247.000
Local time10:56 PM (UTC+01:00)
Best monthsMay, June, July and August
ClimateTemperate

Neighboring counties in Ireland

Sorted by distance from County Kildare.

Getting to County Kildare

By air
By road, from nearby cities
  • Dublin · 30 mi · roughly 41 min driving
  • Kilkenny · 38 mi · roughly 52 min driving
  • Waterford · 63 mi · roughly 1.4 h driving
  • Limerick · 79 mi · roughly 1.8 h driving
  • Galway · 89 mi · roughly 2.1 h driving
  • Sligo · 100 mi · roughly 2.3 h driving

Distances are straight-line; driving times assume a 70 km/h average and no traffic.

Airports near County Kildare

Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.

AirportCodeDistanceServes
Dublin AirportDUB32 miDublin
London Heathrow AirportLHR296 miLondon

Things to do in County Kildare

Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around County Kildare.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is County Kildare?

County Kildare is a county in Ireland. Its coordinates are 53.1589, -6.9096. It lies in Europe.

What is the weather like in County Kildare right now?

It is currently 47°F (8°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 72% and wind is 21 mph.

When is the best time to visit County Kildare?

May, June, July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in County Kildare, which has a temperate climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is County Kildare in?

County Kildare observes Europe/Dublin (UTC+01:00). The local time is 10:56 PM.

How many people live in County Kildare?

County Kildare has a population of approximately 247.000.

What is the nearest airport to County Kildare?

The closest airports are Dublin Airport (DUB), 32 mi away and London Heathrow Airport (LHR), 296 mi away.

What are the top things to do in County Kildare?

Popular options include Snowdonia National Park, Lake District National Park, Edinburgh Castle and Old and New Towns of Edinburgh.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (ie-counties) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated October 25, 2026 at 10:56 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
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