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Things to Do in County Kilkenny

Top things to do in County Kilkenny: attractions, parks, viewpoints and day trips, with maps and live weather.

🌦️ 47°F now🕔 8:29 PM local📅 Best: June, July and August👥 104.000

Things to do in County Kilkenny

Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around County Kilkenny.

Map of County Kilkenny

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

Weather in County Kilkenny right now

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47°F
Light drizzle · feels like 42°F
Humidity91%
Wind8 mph SE
Gusts16 mph
UV index0 · Low
Cloud cover100%
Pressure998 hPa
VisibilityGood · 10 mi
Air quality31 · Good
Sunrise7:14 AM
Sunset5:10 PM
Moon🌕 Full moon · 100%

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 8:29 PM, Oct 26 local time.

⚠️Mon, Oct 26: damaging gusts to 45 mph.

Best time to visit County Kilkenny

Go in June, July and August. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: January, February and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

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Summary

County Kilkenny is a county in Ireland. County Kilkenny is a county in Ireland. It has a population of about 104.000.

Right now it is 47°F (8°C) in County Kilkenny with light drizzle. It feels like 42°F. Today runs from 44°F to 62°F. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 5.8/10 - fair - plan around the weather.

The best time to visit County 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 slightly warmer than average for October. The forecast high of 62°F is 5.6°F above the 57°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 12 PM to 3 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in County Kilkenny today at 9.2/10. Gusts to 45 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.

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

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Frequently asked questions

Where is County Kilkenny?

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

What is the weather like in County Kilkenny right now?

It is currently 47°F (8°C) with light drizzle. Humidity is 91% and wind is 8 mph.

When is the best time to visit County Kilkenny?

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

What time zone is County Kilkenny in?

County Kilkenny observes Europe/Dublin (UTC+00:00). The local time is 8:29 PM.

How many people live in County Kilkenny?

County Kilkenny has a population of approximately 104.000.

What is the nearest airport to County 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 County Kilkenny?

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

What places are in County Kilkenny?

County Kilkenny covers 1 places in this atlas, including Kilkenny.

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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 26, 2026 at 8:29 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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