County Kildare Weather Forecast
County Kildare weather: 47°F, partly cloudy. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
County Kildare is a county in Ireland. County Kildare is a county in Ireland. It has a population of about 247.000.
Right now it is 47°F (8°C) in County Kildare with partly cloudy. It feels like 35°F. Today runs from 43°F to 50°F. Chance of precipitation is 6%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.5/10 - good conditions.
The best time to visit County Kildare 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 69°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 36°F.
The closest major airport is Dublin Airport (DUB), about 32 mi away. Nearby highlights include Snowdonia National Park, Lake District National Park, Edinburgh Castle and Old and New Towns of Edinburgh.
In plain terms. Today is slightly cooler than average for October. The forecast high of 50°F is 6.8°F below the 57°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 3 PM to 6 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. photography is the strongest bet in County Kildare today at 8.7/10. Gusts to 51 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
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Weather in County Kildare right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 10:56 PM, Oct 25 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for County Kildare
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Oct 25 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 50° / 43° | 6% · 0,0 in | 27 mph | 1 |
| Mon, Oct 26 | 🌧️ Rain | 61° / 43° | 94% · 0,3 in | 22 mph | 0 |
| Tue, Oct 27 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 55° / 46° | 71% · 0,1 in | 21 mph | 2 |
| Wed, Oct 28 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 58° / 48° | 25% · 0,1 in | 19 mph | 2 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 56° / 47° | 20% | 18 mph | 2 |
| Fri, Oct 30 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 56° / 39° | 40% · 0,3 in | 20 mph | 1 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | 🌥️ Fog | 53° / 38° | 25% | 5 mph | 2 |
| Sun, Nov 1 | ☁️ Overcast | 53° / 37° | 17% | 3 mph | 2 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | 🌥️ Fog | 53° / 35° | 17% | 8 mph | 2 |
| Tue, Nov 3 | 🌥️ Fog | 53° / 37° | 17% | 11 mph | 2 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 52° / 37° | 24% | 9 mph | 2 |
| Thu, Nov 5 | 🌥️ Fog | 48° / 35° | 16% | 4 mph | 2 |
| Fri, Nov 6 | 🌥️ Fog | 53° / 40° | 18% | 12 mph | 2 |
| Sat, Nov 7 | ☁️ Overcast | 53° / 48° | — | 15 mph | 1 |
| Sun, Nov 8 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | 1 |
| Mon, Nov 9 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | — |
Climate in County Kildare 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 | 44° | 36° | 4,0 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 49° | 39° | 3,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| March | 52° | 40° | 2,8 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 56° | 42° | 3,2 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 62° | 47° | 2,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 65° | 51° | 3,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 69° | 55° | 2,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 68° | 54° | 3,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 62° | 50° | 2,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 57° | 47° | 4,1 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| November | 51° | 42° | 3,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 49° | 40° | 3,7 in | ★★★☆☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for County Kildare
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Air quality and pollen in County Kildare
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 Kildare
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 County Kildare?
County Kildare is a county in Ireland. Its coordinates are 53.1589, -6.9096. It lies in Europe.
What is the weather like in County Kildare right now?
It is currently 47°F (8°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 72% and wind is 21 mph.
When is the best time to visit County Kildare?
May, June, July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in County Kildare, which has a temperate climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is County Kildare in?
County Kildare observes Europe/Dublin (UTC+01:00). The local time is 10:56 PM.
How many people live in County Kildare?
County Kildare has a population of approximately 247.000.
What is the nearest airport to County Kildare?
The closest airports are Dublin Airport (DUB), 32 mi away and London Heathrow Airport (LHR), 296 mi away.
What are the top things to do in County Kildare?
Popular options include Snowdonia National Park, Lake District National Park, Edinburgh Castle and Old and New Towns of Edinburgh.
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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 25, 2026 at 10:56 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
