County Kilkenny Weather Forecast
County Kilkenny weather: 47°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Snow forecast for County Kilkenny
No snow is in the current forecast window for County 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 County Kilkenny
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Aug 24 | ☁️ Overcast | 73° / 47° | 4% | 12 mph | 4 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | 🌧️ Rain | 70° / 58° | 47% · 0,3 in | 10 mph | 4 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | 🌧️ Rain | 67° / 56° | 86% · 0,4 in | 13 mph | 4 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 68° / 57° | 93% · 0,2 in | 9 mph | 5 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 67° / 57° | 49% · 0,2 in | 13 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 66° / 53° | 43% | 10 mph | 2 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 🌦️ Light showers | 62° / 53° | 86% · 0,6 in | 13 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 65° / 51° | 55% · 0,1 in | 13 mph | 4 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 63° / 53° | 43% · 0,0 in | 12 mph | 4 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 63° / 55° | 47% · 0,1 in | 12 mph | 1 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | 🌦️ Light showers | 68° / 53° | 45% · 0,6 in | 11 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm with hail | 71° / 63° | 37% · 0,8 in | 18 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 64° / 56° | 33% · 0,3 in | 19 mph | 3 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | ☁️ Overcast | 63° / 50° | 45% | 11 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Sep 7 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | 3 |
| Tue, Sep 8 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | — |
Climate in County 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° | 2,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 62° | 50° | 4,3 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
- Layers - the daily swing is 58°F, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- A packable rain shell - 6 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 County Kilkenny?
County Kilkenny is a county in Ireland. Its coordinates are 52.6541, -7.2448. It lies in Europe.
What is the weather like in County Kilkenny right now?
It is currently 47°F (8°C) with clear. Humidity is 90% and wind is 4 mph.
When is the best time to visit County Kilkenny?
June, July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in County Kilkenny, which has a temperate climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is County Kilkenny in?
County Kilkenny observes Europe/Dublin (UTC+01:00). The local time is 12:35 PM.
How many people live in County Kilkenny?
County Kilkenny has a population of approximately 104.000.
What is the nearest airport to County 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 County Kilkenny?
Popular options include Snowdonia National Park and Lake District National Park.
What places are in County Kilkenny?
County Kilkenny covers 1 places in this atlas, including Kilkenny.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (ie-counties) - 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 24, 2026 at 12:35 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
