City in County Kilkenny

Kilkenny Map

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

☁️ 55°F now🕔 5:55 PM local📅 Best: June, July and August👥 27.000

Summary

Kilkenny is a city in County Kilkenny. Kilkenny is known for medieval mile and castle. It has a population of about 27.000.

Right now it is 55°F (13°C) in Kilkenny with overcast. It feels like 54°F. Today runs from 54°F to 69°F. Chance of precipitation is 2%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.5/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit Kilkenny is 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 35°F.

The closest major airport is Dublin Airport (DUB), about 67 mi away. Nearby highlights include Snowdonia National Park and Lake District National Park.

In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 69°F is in line with the 67°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 4 PM to 7 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. hiking is the strongest bet in Kilkenny today at 9.9/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

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

Map of Kilkenny

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Coordinates: 52°39′14.8″N 7°14′41.3″W (52.6541, -7.2448)

Quick facts about Kilkenny

TypeCity
CountyCounty Kilkenny
CountryIreland
ContinentEurope
Coordinates52°39′14.8″N 7°14′41.3″W (52.6541, -7.2448)
Population27.000
Known formedieval mile and castle
Local time5:55 PM (UTC+01:00)
Best monthsJune, July and August
ClimateTemperate

Getting to Kilkenny

By air
By road, from nearby cities
  • Waterford · 28 mi · roughly 38 min driving
  • Limerick · 58 mi · roughly 1.3 h driving
  • Dublin · 63 mi · roughly 1.5 h driving
  • Cork · 74 mi · roughly 1.7 h driving
  • Galway · 87 mi · roughly 2 h driving
  • Doolin · 92 mi · roughly 2.1 h driving

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

Airports near Kilkenny

Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.

AirportCodeDistanceServes
Dublin AirportDUB67 miDublin
London Heathrow AirportLHR300 miLondon

Things to do in Kilkenny

Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Kilkenny.

Explore Kilkenny

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Kilkenny?

Kilkenny is a city in County Kilkenny. Its coordinates are 52.6541, -7.2448. It lies in Europe.

What is the weather like in Kilkenny right now?

It is currently 55°F (13°C) with overcast. Humidity is 75% and wind is 1 mph.

When is the best time to visit Kilkenny?

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

What time zone is Kilkenny in?

Kilkenny observes Europe/Dublin (UTC+01:00). The local time is 5:55 PM.

How many people live in Kilkenny?

Kilkenny has a population of approximately 27.000.

What is the nearest airport to Kilkenny?

The closest airports are Dublin Airport (DUB), 67 mi away and London Heathrow Airport (LHR), 300 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Kilkenny?

Popular options include Snowdonia National Park and Lake District National Park.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-supported) - 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 August 23, 2026 at 5:55 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
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