County Kerry Weather Forecast
County Kerry weather: 49°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
County Kerry is a county in Ireland. County Kerry is a county in Ireland. It has a population of about 156.000.
Right now it is 49°F (9°C) in County Kerry with clear. It feels like 46°F. Today runs from 44°F to 67°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.8/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit County Kerry 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 67°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 35°F.
The closest major airport is Dublin Airport (DUB), about 163 mi away. Nearby highlights include Snowdonia National Park.
In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 67°F is in line with the 65°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. stargazing is the strongest bet in County Kerry today at 10/10. 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.
Weather in County Kerry right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 1:13 AM, Aug 23 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for County Kerry
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Aug 23 | ☁️ Overcast | 67° / 44° | 0% | 6 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 69° / 41° | 20% · 0,0 in | 13 mph | 4 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 65° / 49° | 65% · 0,1 in | 8 mph | 2 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | 🌦️ Light rain | 67° / 49° | 69% · 0,3 in | 18 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 70° / 53° | 81% · 0,0 in | 13 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 65° / 49° | 78% · 0,1 in | 15 mph | 3 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 64° / 56° | 60% · 0,0 in | 16 mph | 2 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 66° / 54° | 89% | 7 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 🌦️ Light showers | 66° / 51° | 80% · 0,3 in | 6 mph | 4 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 🌦️ Light showers | 65° / 56° | 58% · 0,1 in | 8 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | ☁️ Overcast | 63° / 53° | 50% | 8 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 64° / 53° | 66% · 0,1 in | 15 mph | 2 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 63° / 58° | 57% · 0,2 in | 19 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 63° / 55° | 52% · 0,3 in | 13 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | 2 |
| Mon, Sep 7 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | — |
Climate in County Kerry month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45° | 35° | 5,7 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 50° | 41° | 5,8 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| March | 52° | 40° | 4,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 56° | 43° | 4,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 62° | 47° | 3,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 63° | 51° | 4,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 67° | 54° | 3,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 65° | 55° | 3,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 62° | 50° | 5,2 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| October | 57° | 47° | 5,7 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| November | 52° | 43° | 6,2 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| December | 49° | 41° | 6,1 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for County Kerry
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Air quality and pollen in County Kerry
Pollen today
Pollen is modelled for Europe only; other regions show no values.
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit County Kerry
Go in May, 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.
Weather by city in County Kerry
2 cities mapped in this atlas
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Frequently asked questions
Where is County Kerry?
County Kerry is a county in Ireland. Its coordinates are 52.1545, -9.5669. It lies in Europe.
What is the weather like in County Kerry right now?
It is currently 49°F (9°C) with clear. Humidity is 89% and wind is 3 mph.
When is the best time to visit County Kerry?
May, June, July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in County Kerry, which has a temperate climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is County Kerry in?
County Kerry observes Europe/Dublin (UTC+01:00). The local time is 1:13 AM.
How many people live in County Kerry?
County Kerry has a population of approximately 156.000.
What is the nearest airport to County Kerry?
The closest airports are Dublin Airport (DUB), 163 mi away.
What are the top things to do in County Kerry?
Popular options include Snowdonia National Park.
What places are in County Kerry?
County Kerry covers 2 places in this atlas, including Dingle and Killarney.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (ie-counties) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, 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 1:13 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
