SeasonMapKilkenny weather in January
Ireland
January in Kilkenny: cold, a little rain, with clean air — a fair time to visit.
#11 of 12 months in Kilkenny · #1014 of 1383 destinations to visit in January · comfort 56/100 (tier D)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Kilkenny climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 8°C / 46°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 3°C / 37°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 5°C / 41°F | |
| Rainfall | 62 mm / 2.4 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 12 days | |
| Humidity | 89% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 4°C / 38°F | |
| Sunshine | 3.7 h/day | |
| Daylight | 8.3 h | |
| Wind | 21 km/h / 13 mph | |
| Snowfall | 2.8 cm / 1.1 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 32 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Kilkenny in January
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.
BusyChristmas break in Ireland, school holidays in 7 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
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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 January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Kilkenny?
- January in Kilkenny: cold, a little rain, with clean air — a fair time to visit. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Kilkenny on SeasonMap's comfort score (56/100).
- What is the weather like in Kilkenny in January?
- In January, Kilkenny averages a daily high of 7.8°C and a low of 3°C, with about 62.2 mm of rain over roughly 11.9 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Kilkenny in January?
- Kilkenny has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 32 in January.
- Does it snow in Kilkenny in January?
- Kilkenny sees roughly 2.8 cm of snowfall in January.
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