Kilkenny Weather Forecast
Kilkenny weather: 48°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
14-day forecast for Kilkenny
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Oct 25 | 🌦️ Light rain | 53° / 45° | 15% · 0,1 in | 21 mph | 1 |
| Mon, Oct 26 | 🌦️ Light rain | 62° / 45° | 97% · 0,4 in | 19 mph | 1 |
| Tue, Oct 27 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 53° / 46° | 76% · 0,0 in | 21 mph | 2 |
| Wed, Oct 28 | ☁️ Overcast | 59° / 45° | 17% | 17 mph | 2 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | 🌥️ Fog | 57° / 45° | 39% | 21 mph | 2 |
| Fri, Oct 30 | 🌦️ Light rain | 58° / 38° | 40% · 0,5 in | 20 mph | 1 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | 🌥️ Fog | 52° / 37° | 33% | 7 mph | 2 |
| Sun, Nov 1 | ☁️ Overcast | 52° / 37° | 18% | 3 mph | 2 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | ☁️ Overcast | 51° / 38° | 14% | 7 mph | 2 |
| Tue, Nov 3 | ☁️ Overcast | 53° / 42° | 18% | 12 mph | 2 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 52° / 39° | 24% | 10 mph | 2 |
| Thu, Nov 5 | 🌥️ Fog | 47° / 37° | 14% | 4 mph | 2 |
| Fri, Nov 6 | 🌥️ Fog | 51° / 40° | 20% | 12 mph | 1 |
| Sat, Nov 7 | ☁️ Overcast | 52° / 45° | — | 14 mph | 1 |
The two-week trend
Cooling. The second half of the window averages 37°F cooler than the days immediately ahead.
The window averages 54°F against a October normal of 57°F - 35°F below.
Rainfall over the next 7 days is close to normal for October (1,0 in against a typical 1,1 in).
What this means for Kilkenny
Today is slightly cooler than average for October. The forecast high of 53°F is 3.6°F below the 57°F typical for this month.
A 15% chance means most of the area stays dry; a passing shower is possible but short.
Gusts to 42 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges.
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 - 3 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints while gusts stay above 42 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 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 48°F (9°C) with clear. Humidity is 73% and wind is 19 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+00:00). The local time is 11:20 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 25, 2026 at 11:20 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
