SeasonMapKilkenny weather in November
Ireland
November in Kilkenny: cold, a little rain, with clean air — a good time to visit.
#9 of 12 months in Kilkenny · #1042 of 1383 destinations to visit in November · comfort 61/100 (tier C)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Kilkenny in November
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Kilkenny climate normals — November
| Daytime high | 10°C / 50°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 5°C / 42°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 7°C / 45°F | |
| Rainfall | 74 mm / 2.9 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 13 days | |
| Humidity | 89% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 6°C / 43°F | |
| Sunshine | 3.9 h/day | |
| Daylight | 8.7 h | |
| Wind | 20 km/h / 12 mph | |
| Snowfall | 0.5 cm / 0.2 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 29 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Kilkenny in November
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.
BusySubtitle Film Festival, school holidays in 2 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).
Fair weatherKilkenny's weather peaks June–August, best around July.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Kilkenny in November
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Festival
Subtitle Film Festival
17–29 Nov · usuallyMajor festivalCrowdedA week of European cinema — Irish premieres alongside classics — screened at the Watergate Theatre and a handful of pubs and small venues around town in late November. 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 November — FAQ
- Is November a good time to visit Kilkenny?
- November in Kilkenny: cold, a little rain, with clean air — a good time to visit. It ranks #9 of 12 months for Kilkenny on SeasonMap's comfort score (61/100).
- What is the weather like in Kilkenny in November?
- In November, Kilkenny averages a daily high of 10°C and a low of 5.4°C, with about 73.6 mm of rain over roughly 12.5 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Kilkenny in November?
- Kilkenny has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 29 in November.
Other months in Kilkenny
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Similar destinations in Northern Europe — November
Within 300 km: Killarney's Oakwoods turning around 5 Oct – 5 Nov, and Dingle's Other Voices around 28 Nov – 10 Dec.