Kilkenny Weather Forecast
Kilkenny weather: 46°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Kilkenny is a city in County Kilkenny. Kilkenny is known for medieval mile and castle. It has a population of about 27.000.
Right now it is 46°F (8°C) in Kilkenny with clear. It feels like 42°F. Today runs from 46°F to 62°F. Chance of precipitation is 58%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.1/10 - good conditions.
The best time to visit Kilkenny is 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 35°F.
The closest major airport is Dublin Airport (DUB), about 67 mi away. Nearby highlights include Snowdonia National Park and Lake District National Park.
In plain terms. Today is slightly warmer than average for October. The forecast high of 62°F is 5.4°F above the 57°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 1 PM to 4 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Kilkenny today at 8.6/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Active alerts for Kilkenny
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Weather in Kilkenny right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 7:33 PM, Oct 1 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Kilkenny
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 1 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 62° / 46° | 58% · 0,0 in | 12 mph | 2 |
| Fri, Oct 2 | 🌧️ Heavy rain | 61° / 55° | 87% · 1,1 in | 15 mph | 1 |
| Sat, Oct 3 | ☁️ Overcast | 60° / 44° | 37% | 6 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Oct 4 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 65° / 47° | 18% · 0,0 in | 12 mph | 3 |
| Mon, Oct 5 | ☁️ Overcast | 65° / 57° | 4% | 13 mph | 2 |
| Tue, Oct 6 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 61° / 50° | 27% · 0,1 in | 17 mph | 1 |
| Wed, Oct 7 | ☁️ Overcast | 53° / 45° | 25% | 15 mph | 3 |
| Thu, Oct 8 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 53° / 41° | 19% · 0,0 in | 11 mph | 3 |
| Fri, Oct 9 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 58° / 48° | 33% · 0,4 in | 16 mph | 3 |
| Sat, Oct 10 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 54° / 46° | 25% · 0,2 in | 15 mph | 3 |
| Sun, Oct 11 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 55° / 45° | 23% | 18 mph | 3 |
| Mon, Oct 12 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 54° / 42° | 31% · 0,0 in | 13 mph | 3 |
| Tue, Oct 13 | 🌦️ Light showers | 55° / 46° | 31% · 0,6 in | 18 mph | 3 |
| Wed, Oct 14 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 54° / 43° | — · 0,0 in | 17 mph | 3 |
| Thu, Oct 15 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | 2 |
| Fri, Oct 16 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | 2 |
Climate in Kilkenny 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° | 35° | 5,0 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 49° | 39° | 3,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| March | 51° | 40° | 2,7 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 55° | 42° | 3,2 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 61° | 47° | 3,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 64° | 51° | 3,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 69° | 54° | 2,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 67° | 54° | 2,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 62° | 50° | 2,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 57° | 47° | 4,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| November | 50° | 42° | 3,7 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 48° | 40° | 3,9 in | ★★★☆☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Kilkenny
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Air quality and pollen in Kilkenny
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 Kilkenny
Go in 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 Kilkenny?
Kilkenny is a city in County Kilkenny. Its coordinates are 52.6541, -7.2448. It lies in Europe.
What is the weather like in Kilkenny right now?
It is currently 46°F (8°C) with clear. Humidity is 87% and wind is 3 mph.
When is the best time to visit Kilkenny?
June, July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in Kilkenny, which has a temperate climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Kilkenny in?
Kilkenny observes Europe/Dublin (UTC+01:00). The local time is 7:33 PM.
How many people live in Kilkenny?
Kilkenny has a population of approximately 27.000.
What is the nearest airport to 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 Kilkenny?
Popular options include Snowdonia National Park and Lake District 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 1, 2026 at 7:33 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
