Kilkenny Weather Forecast
Kilkenny weather: 51°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Snow forecast for Kilkenny
No snow is in the current forecast window for Kilkenny.
0 of the next 16 nights are forecast to reach freezing.
Average monthly lows here stay above freezing all year, so lying snow is rare.
16-day forecast for Kilkenny
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Oct 27 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 53° / 47° | 100% · 0,1 in | 16 mph | 1 |
| Wed, Oct 28 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 59° / 49° | 29% · 0,0 in | 11 mph | 1 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 56° / 52° | 22% · 0,0 in | 17 mph | 2 |
| Fri, Oct 30 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 58° / 54° | 74% · 0,4 in | 17 mph | 0 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 58° / 53° | 27% · 0,0 in | 7 mph | 0 |
| Sun, Nov 1 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 53° / 44° | 2% · 0,0 in | 9 mph | 2 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | ☁️ Overcast | 53° / 42° | 4% | 10 mph | 1 |
| Tue, Nov 3 | ☁️ Overcast | 53° / 49° | 4% | 9 mph | 1 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | ☁️ Overcast | 52° / 44° | 4% | 7 mph | 1 |
| Thu, Nov 5 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 55° / 44° | 16% · 0,0 in | 13 mph | 1 |
| Fri, Nov 6 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 54° / 48° | 34% · 0,0 in | 11 mph | 1 |
| Sat, Nov 7 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 54° / 42° | 38% · 0,0 in | 9 mph | 1 |
| Sun, Nov 8 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 52° / 42° | 33% · 0,2 in | 21 mph | 1 |
| Mon, Nov 9 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 48° / 38° | 31% · 0,0 in | 14 mph | 2 |
| Tue, Nov 10 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | 2 |
| Wed, Nov 11 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | — |
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).
What to pack, what to skip
- A packable rain shell - 2 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints while gusts stay above 33 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 51°F (11°C) with clear. Humidity is 78% and wind is 13 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 6:02 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 October 27, 2026 at 6:02 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
