Killarney Weather Forecast
Killarney weather: 51°F, drizzle. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Killarney is a city in County Kerry. Killarney is known for Ring of Kerry and national park. It has a population of about 14.500.
Right now it is 51°F (11°C) in Killarney with drizzle. It feels like 48°F. Today runs from 44°F to 52°F. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 6.4/10 - fair - plan around the weather.
The best time to visit Killarney 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 68°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 36°F.
The closest major airport is Dublin Airport (DUB), about 165 mi away. Nearby highlights include Snowdonia National Park.
In plain terms. Today is slightly cooler than average for October. The forecast high of 52°F is 6.3°F below the 58°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 11 AM to 2 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Killarney today at 9.4/10. Gusts to 47 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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Weather in Killarney right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 4:16 PM, Oct 22 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Killarney
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 22 | 🌧️ Heavy rain | 52° / 44° | 100% · 1,3 in | 22 mph | 1 |
| Fri, Oct 23 | 🌧️ Rain | 53° / 45° | 100% · 0,3 in | 20 mph | 1 |
| Sat, Oct 24 | 🌧️ Rain | 61° / 48° | 100% · 1,2 in | 27 mph | 0 |
| Sun, Oct 25 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 52° / 47° | 32% · 0,0 in | 24 mph | 3 |
| Mon, Oct 26 | 🌦️ Light rain | 62° / 47° | 92% · 0,9 in | 27 mph | 0 |
| Tue, Oct 27 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 52° / 47° | 86% · 0,2 in | 21 mph | 2 |
| Wed, Oct 28 | ☁️ Overcast | 56° / 51° | 25% | 12 mph | 2 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 57° / 49° | 38% · 0,1 in | 18 mph | 1 |
| Fri, Oct 30 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 60° / 49° | 49% · 0,5 in | 20 mph | 2 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | 🌦️ Light showers | 53° / 47° | 36% · 0,4 in | 16 mph | 2 |
| Sun, Nov 1 | 🌦️ Light showers | 59° / 48° | 33% · 0,3 in | 15 mph | 2 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | ☁️ Overcast | 57° / 48° | 27% | 12 mph | 1 |
| Tue, Nov 3 | ☁️ Overcast | 59° / 49° | 30% | 10 mph | 2 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | ☁️ Overcast | 54° / 47° | 25% | 11 mph | 2 |
| Thu, Nov 5 | ☁️ Overcast | 53° / 44° | 29% | 14 mph | 2 |
| Fri, Nov 6 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | 2 |
Climate in Killarney 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 | 46° | 36° | 5,8 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 50° | 42° | 5,7 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| March | 53° | 41° | 4,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 57° | 44° | 4,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 62° | 48° | 3,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 64° | 52° | 3,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 68° | 55° | 3,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 67° | 55° | 4,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 62° | 51° | 3,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 58° | 49° | 5,7 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| November | 53° | 44° | 6,3 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| December | 50° | 42° | 6,3 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Air quality and pollen in Killarney
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 Killarney
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.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Killarney?
Killarney is a city in County Kerry. Its coordinates are 52.0599, -9.5044. It lies in Europe.
What is the weather like in Killarney right now?
It is currently 51°F (11°C) with drizzle. Humidity is 86% and wind is 6 mph.
When is the best time to visit Killarney?
May, June, July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in Killarney, which has a temperate climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Killarney in?
Killarney observes Europe/Dublin (UTC+01:00). The local time is 4:16 PM.
How many people live in Killarney?
Killarney has a population of approximately 14.500.
What is the nearest airport to Killarney?
The closest airports are Dublin Airport (DUB), 165 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Killarney?
Popular options include Snowdonia National Park.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-supported) - 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 October 22, 2026 at 4:16 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
