SeasonMapKilkenny weather in August
Ireland
August in Kilkenny: nice, rainy, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#3 of 12 months in Kilkenny · #451 of 1383 destinations to visit in August · comfort 85/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Kilkenny in August
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Kilkenny climate normals — August
| Daytime high | 19°C / 67°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 13°C / 55°F | |
| Rainfall | 84 mm / 3.3 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 13 days | |
| Humidity | 77% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 12°C / 54°F | |
| Sunshine | 8.7 h/day | |
| Daylight | 14.7 h | |
| Wind | 18 km/h / 11 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 30 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Kilkenny in August
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Peak crowdsKilkenny Arts Festival, Summer holidays in Ireland, school holidays in 7 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Kilkenny's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Best weatherKilkenny's weather peaks June–August, best around July.
August includes Kilkenny Arts Festival.
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What's on in Kilkenny in August
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Festival
Kilkenny Arts Festival
6–16 AugMajor festivalCrowdedBook earlyTen days in August of classical music, theatre and literature using St Canice's cathedral and the medieval buildings as venues. The best week of the year to be here and the hardest to find a bed. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Kilkenny — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
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Kilkenny in August — FAQ
- Is August a good time to visit Kilkenny?
- August in Kilkenny: nice, rainy, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #3 of 12 months for Kilkenny on SeasonMap's comfort score (85/100).
- What is the weather like in Kilkenny in August?
- In August, Kilkenny averages a daily high of 19.3°C and a low of 12.7°C, with about 83.8 mm of rain over roughly 13.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Kilkenny in August?
- Kilkenny has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 30 in August.
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Similar destinations in Northern Europe — August
Within 300 km: Dingle's Blasket Islands boats around 1 Apr – 30 Sep, and Belfast's Belfast Mela on 22–30 Aug.