Kilkenny Weather Forecast
Kilkenny weather: 46°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Will it rain in Kilkenny?
Yes - rain is likely in Kilkenny today.
A 100% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives. Around 0,7 in is forecast, which is enough to soak trails and slow traffic.
Over the next 7 days, about 1,9 in of precipitation is forecast, with the wettest days falling on Sat, Mon and Tue.
Rainfall over the next 7 days is close to normal for October (1,9 in against a typical 1,1 in).
16-day forecast for Kilkenny
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Oct 24 | 🌧️ Rain | 60° / 45° | 100% · 0,7 in | 23 mph | 0 |
| Sun, Oct 25 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 52° / 44° | 24% · 0,2 in | 20 mph | 1 |
| Mon, Oct 26 | 🌧️ Rain | 62° / 44° | 92% · 0,6 in | 23 mph | 1 |
| Tue, Oct 27 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 55° / 46° | 72% · 0,0 in | 24 mph | 2 |
| Wed, Oct 28 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 57° / 41° | 16% · 0,1 in | 13 mph | 2 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | 🌥️ Fog | 56° / 41° | 26% | 18 mph | 1 |
| Fri, Oct 30 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 57° / 45° | 39% · 0,3 in | 19 mph | 2 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 51° / 37° | 33% · 0,0 in | 11 mph | 2 |
| Sun, Nov 1 | ☀️ Clear sky | 47° / 37° | 18% | 11 mph | 1 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 48° / 36° | 15% | 12 mph | 2 |
| Tue, Nov 3 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 46° / 35° | 18% | 10 mph | 1 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 45° / 32° | 24% · 0,0 in | 11 mph | 2 |
| Thu, Nov 5 | 🌥️ Fog | 41° / 31° | 15% | 8 mph | 2 |
| Fri, Nov 6 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 45° / 38° | 19% · 0,2 in | 15 mph | 1 |
| Sat, Nov 7 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | 0 |
| Sun, Nov 8 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | — |
What this means for Kilkenny
Today is slightly warmer than average for October. The forecast high of 60°F is 3.8°F above the 57°F typical for this month.
A 100% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives. Around 0,7 in is forecast, which is enough to soak trails and slow traffic.
Gusts to 45 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. 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 - 3 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints while gusts stay above 45 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 46°F (8°C) with overcast. Humidity is 90% and wind is 7 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 5:30 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 24, 2026 at 5:30 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
