County Kildare Weather Forecast
County Kildare weather: 44°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Will it rain in County Kildare?
Yes - rain is likely in County Kildare today.
A 100% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.
Over the next 7 days, about 1,9 in of precipitation is forecast, with the wettest days falling on Thu, Fri, Sat and Mon.
The next 7 days carry about 2 times a normal week's rain for October (1,9 in against 1,0 in).
16-day forecast for County Kildare
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 22 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 53° / 39° | 100% · 0,1 in | 14 mph | 1 |
| Fri, Oct 23 | 🌧️ Rain | 50° / 42° | 100% · 0,6 in | 24 mph | 1 |
| Sat, Oct 24 | 🌦️ Light rain | 58° / 44° | 100% · 0,7 in | 25 mph | 0 |
| Sun, Oct 25 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 51° / 45° | 13% · 0,0 in | 23 mph | 2 |
| Mon, Oct 26 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 62° / 45° | 73% · 0,3 in | 24 mph | 1 |
| Tue, Oct 27 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 50° / 45° | 32% · 0,1 in | 21 mph | 2 |
| Wed, Oct 28 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 60° / 46° | 14% · 0,0 in | 17 mph | 2 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 57° / 51° | 14% · 0,0 in | 17 mph | 2 |
| Fri, Oct 30 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 57° / 40° | 27% · 0,2 in | 18 mph | 2 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | ☀️ Clear sky | 50° / 36° | 33% | 8 mph | 2 |
| Sun, Nov 1 | ☀️ Clear sky | 52° / 34° | 25% | 4 mph | 1 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | 🌥️ Fog | 49° / 31° | 18% | 3 mph | 1 |
| Tue, Nov 3 | 🌥️ Fog | 47° / 29° | 17% | 7 mph | 1 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | ☁️ Overcast | 51° / 36° | 24% | 8 mph | 2 |
| Thu, Nov 5 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | 1 |
| Fri, Nov 6 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | — |
What this means for County Kildare
Today is slightly cooler than average for October. The forecast high of 53°F is 4.3°F below the 57°F typical for this month.
A 100% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.
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 54°F.
What to pack, what to skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- A packable rain shell - 4 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.
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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 44°F (7°C) with overcast. Humidity is 96% and wind is 7 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 3:33 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 23, 2026 at 3:33 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
