SeasonMapKilkenny weather in June
Ireland
June in Kilkenny: nice, a little rain, with clean air — one of the best months to visit.
#2 of 12 months in Kilkenny · #418 of 1383 destinations to visit in June · comfort 87/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Kilkenny in June
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Kilkenny climate normals — June
| Daytime high | 18°C / 65°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 11°C / 52°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 17°C / 63°F | |
| Rainfall | 64 mm / 2.5 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 12 days | |
| Humidity | 77% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 10°C / 51°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.7 h/day | |
| Daylight | 16.8 h | |
| Wind | 18 km/h / 11 mph | |
| 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 June
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 crowdsCat Laughs comedy festival, Summer holidays in Ireland, school holidays in 4 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.
June includes Cat Laughs comedy festival.
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What's on in Kilkenny in June
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Festival
Cat Laughs comedy festival
28 May – 5 Jun · usuallyMajor festivalCrowdedBook earlyIreland's comedy weekend, run over the June bank holiday in pubs, halls and the castle grounds rather than one arena. The town is full and the late shows sell out long before the weekend. 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 June — FAQ
- Is June a good time to visit Kilkenny?
- June in Kilkenny: nice, a little rain, with clean air — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #2 of 12 months for Kilkenny on SeasonMap's comfort score (87/100).
- What is the weather like in Kilkenny in June?
- In June, Kilkenny averages a daily high of 18.3°C and a low of 11.1°C, with about 64.4 mm of rain over roughly 12.1 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Kilkenny in June?
- Kilkenny has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 34 in June.
Other months in Kilkenny
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Similar destinations in Northern Europe — June
Within 300 km: Dublin's Bloomsday on 16 Jun, and Dingle's Blasket Islands boats around 1 Apr – 30 Sep.