County Kilkenny Weather Forecast
County Kilkenny weather: 55°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
14-day forecast for County Kilkenny
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Aug 23 | ☁️ Overcast | 69° / 54° | 2% | 8 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 72° / 49° | 18% · 0,0 in | 10 mph | 3 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 67° / 57° | 54% · 0,1 in | 11 mph | 4 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | 🌦️ Light rain | 73° / 55° | 74% · 0,1 in | 15 mph | 4 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | 🌦️ Light rain | 72° / 58° | 88% · 0,1 in | 14 mph | 5 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 63° / 57° | 60% · 0,3 in | 15 mph | 3 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 64° / 58° | 42% · 0,1 in | 18 mph | 3 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | ☁️ Overcast | 66° / 55° | 57% | 10 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 64° / 53° | 55% · 0,1 in | 7 mph | 3 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 64° / 53° | 45% · 0,0 in | 10 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 🌥️ Fog | 64° / 46° | 41% | 11 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 62° / 51° | 55% · 0,1 in | 16 mph | 1 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 66° / 57° | 49% · 0,1 in | 21 mph | 2 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 65° / 52° | 51% · 0,1 in | 15 mph | 4 |
The two-week trend
Cooling. The second half of the window averages 36°F cooler than the days immediately ahead.
The window averages 66°F against a August normal of 67°F - right on average.
Rainfall over the next 7 days is close to normal for August (0,7 in against a typical 0,5 in).
What this means for County Kilkenny
Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 69°F is in line with the 67°F typical for this month.
Rain is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.
No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
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
- Layers - the daily swing is 56°F, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is County Kilkenny?
County Kilkenny is a county in Ireland. Its coordinates are 52.6541, -7.2448. It lies in Europe.
What is the weather like in County Kilkenny right now?
It is currently 55°F (13°C) with overcast. Humidity is 75% and wind is 1 mph.
When is the best time to visit County Kilkenny?
June, July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in County Kilkenny, which has a temperate climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is County Kilkenny in?
County Kilkenny observes Europe/Dublin (UTC+01:00). The local time is 6:34 AM.
How many people live in County Kilkenny?
County Kilkenny has a population of approximately 104.000.
What is the nearest airport to County Kilkenny?
The closest airports are Dublin Airport (DUB), 67 mi away and London Heathrow Airport (LHR), 300 mi away.
What are the top things to do in County Kilkenny?
Popular options include Snowdonia National Park and Lake District National Park.
What places are in County Kilkenny?
County Kilkenny covers 1 places in this atlas, including Kilkenny.
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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 23, 2026 at 6:34 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
