County Kerry Weather Forecast
County Kerry weather: 50°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Will it rain in County Kerry?
Yes - rain is likely in County Kerry today.
A 100% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives. Around 0,4 in is forecast, which is enough to soak trails and slow traffic.
Over the next 7 days, about 2,0 in of precipitation is forecast, with the wettest days falling on Fri, Sat, Sun, Mon, Tue and Thu.
Rainfall over the next 7 days is close to normal for October (2,0 in against a typical 1,3 in).
16-day forecast for County Kerry
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 23 | 🌧️ Rain | 51° / 45° | 100% · 0,4 in | 18 mph | 1 |
| Sat, Oct 24 | 🌧️ Rain | 60° / 47° | 100% · 1,0 in | 24 mph | 0 |
| Sun, Oct 25 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 51° / 46° | 69% · 0,0 in | 20 mph | 2 |
| Mon, Oct 26 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 62° / 46° | 80% · 0,4 in | 28 mph | 0 |
| Tue, Oct 27 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 52° / 48° | 73% · 0,2 in | 22 mph | 2 |
| Wed, Oct 28 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 58° / 52° | 23% · 0,1 in | 16 mph | 2 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 57° / 53° | 44% · 0,0 in | 19 mph | 1 |
| Fri, Oct 30 | 🌦️ Light rain | 59° / 49° | 53% · 0,5 in | 17 mph | 2 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 53° / 44° | 33% · 0,0 in | 10 mph | 2 |
| Sun, Nov 1 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 54° / 42° | 37% · 0,0 in | 2 mph | 2 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | 🌥️ Fog | 52° / 36° | 24% | 4 mph | 1 |
| Tue, Nov 3 | 🌥️ Fog | 53° / 41° | 35% | 7 mph | 2 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 54° / 45° | 39% · 0,1 in | 11 mph | 1 |
| Thu, Nov 5 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 57° / 51° | 36% · 0,1 in | 11 mph | 0 |
| Fri, Nov 6 | ☁️ Overcast | 58° / 50° | — | 4 mph | 1 |
| Sat, Nov 7 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | 0 |
What this means for County Kerry
Today is slightly cooler than average for October. The forecast high of 51°F is 6.1°F below the 57°F typical for this month.
A 100% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives. Around 0,4 in is forecast, which is enough to soak trails and slow traffic.
Gusts to 35 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in June to August.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 52°F.
What to pack, what to skip
- A packable rain shell - 6 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints while gusts stay above 35 mph.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
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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 50°F (10°C) with overcast. Humidity is 58% and wind is 17 mph.
When is the best time to visit County Kerry?
May, June, July, August and September 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 12:38 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 October 23, 2026 at 12:38 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
