Kilkenny Weather Forecast
Kilkenny weather: 51°F, clear sky. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Will it rain in Kilkenny?
No - rain is unlikely in Kilkenny today.
Rain is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.
Over the next 7 days, about 0,7 in of precipitation is forecast, with the wettest days falling on Tue, Wed, Thu and Fri.
Rainfall over the next 7 days is close to normal for August (0,7 in against a typical 0,5 in).
16-day forecast for Kilkenny
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Aug 22 | ☁️ Overcast | 66° / 48° | 2% | 8 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Aug 23 | ☁️ Overcast | 69° / 48° | 0% | 6 mph | 3 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | ☁️ Overcast | 71° / 49° | 10% | 14 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | ☁️ Overcast | 69° / 53° | 47% | 12 mph | 3 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 72° / 49° | 54% · 0,1 in | 13 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 68° / 59° | 66% · 0,2 in | 20 mph | 0 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 64° / 55° | 59% · 0,4 in | 18 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 64° / 54° | 45% · 0,1 in | 20 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 63° / 48° | 74% · 0,0 in | 8 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 64° / 55° | 55% · 0,4 in | 6 mph | 4 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 🌥️ Fog | 65° / 52° | 47% | 9 mph | 3 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 🌥️ Fog | 66° / 52° | 47% | 7 mph | 4 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 63° / 55° | 49% · 0,3 in | 18 mph | 1 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 64° / 53° | 56% · 0,0 in | 14 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 64° / 47° | — · 0,0 in | 7 mph | 3 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | 5 |
What this means for Kilkenny
Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 66°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 - 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 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 51°F (10°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 83% and wind is 4 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 8:22 AM.
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 August 22, 2026 at 8:22 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
