SeasonMapKilkenny weather in February
Ireland
February in Kilkenny: cold, a little rain, with clean air — a good time to visit.
#10 of 12 months in Kilkenny · #1086 of 1383 destinations to visit in February · comfort 60/100 (tier C)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Kilkenny climate normals — February
| Daytime high | 9°C / 48°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 4°C / 38°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 5°C / 41°F | |
| Rainfall | 73 mm / 2.9 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 13 days | |
| Humidity | 84% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 4°C / 39°F | |
| Sunshine | 4.8 h/day | |
| Daylight | 9.9 h | |
| Wind | 24 km/h / 15 mph | |
| Snowfall | 1.7 cm / 0.7 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 34 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Kilkenny in February
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.
BusyFebruary mid-term break in Ireland, school holidays in 3 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).
Toughest weatherKilkenny's weather peaks June–August, best around July.
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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 February — FAQ
- Is February a good time to visit Kilkenny?
- February in Kilkenny: cold, a little rain, with clean air — a good time to visit. It ranks #10 of 12 months for Kilkenny on SeasonMap's comfort score (60/100).
- What is the weather like in Kilkenny in February?
- In February, Kilkenny averages a daily high of 8.9°C and a low of 3.6°C, with about 73.1 mm of rain over roughly 12.5 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Kilkenny in February?
- Kilkenny has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 34 in February.
- Does it snow in Kilkenny in February?
- Kilkenny sees roughly 1.7 cm of snowfall in February.
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Similar destinations in Northern Europe — February
Within 300 km: St Ives' St Ives Feast and the Silver Ball around 4–11 Feb, and Newquay's Atlantic swell season around 15 Sep – 15 Apr.