SeasonMapKilkenny weather in July
Ireland
July in Kilkenny: nice, a little rain, with clean air — one of the best months to visit.
#1 of 12 months in Kilkenny · #334 of 1383 destinations to visit in July · comfort 88/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Kilkenny in July
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Kilkenny climate normals — July
| Daytime high | 19°C / 67°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 13°C / 55°F | |
| Rainfall | 71 mm / 2.8 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 13 days | |
| Humidity | 78% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 12°C / 53°F | |
| Sunshine | 8.5 h/day | |
| Daylight | 16.3 h | |
| Wind | 17 km/h / 11 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 27 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Kilkenny in July
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.
BusySummer holidays 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).
Best weatherKilkenny's weather peaks June–August, best around July.
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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 July — FAQ
- Is July a good time to visit Kilkenny?
- July in Kilkenny: nice, a little rain, with clean air — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #1 of 12 months for Kilkenny on SeasonMap's comfort score (88/100).
- What is the weather like in Kilkenny in July?
- In July, Kilkenny averages a daily high of 19.3°C and a low of 12.9°C, with about 70.9 mm of rain over roughly 13.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Kilkenny in July?
- Kilkenny has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 27 in July.
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Similar destinations in Northern Europe — July
Within 300 km: Dingle's Blasket Islands boats around 1 Apr – 30 Sep, and Dublin's All-Ireland finals at Croke Park around 10 Jul – 5 Aug.