County Kerry Weather Forecast
County Kerry weather: 38°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
County Kerry weather in August
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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).
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.
What to pack, what to skip
- Layers - the daily swing is 64°F, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- A packable rain shell - 5 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
How County Kerry compares with nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against County Kerry.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cork | 50 mi | 52°F | about the same | 53 in |
| County Cork | 50 mi | 52°F | about the same | 53 in |
| Limerick | 53 mi | 51°F | about the same | 57 in |
| County Limerick | 53 mi | 51°F | about the same | 57 in |
| County Clare | 54 mi | 52°F | about the same | 52 in |
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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 38°F (4°C) with clear. Humidity is 97% and wind is 1 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 9:55 PM.
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 24, 2026 at 9:55 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
