Kilkenny Castle
Kilkenny Castle is a castle, museum, and country house in County Kilkenny. It was commissioned by Richard de Clare, 2nd Earl of Pembroke. It is the 19th most looked-up sight in Ireland on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The warmest months are July and August, when daily highs reach 19 °C. April is the driest month with 67 mm of rainfall, while October is the wettest with 109 mm. The coldest months are January, February, and December, when daily lows are between 2 °C and 3 °C. The site is 102 km from Dublin and 109 km from Dublin Airport. Nearby attractions include Black Abbey (0.7 km) and St Canice's Cathedral (0.9 km). Other sites within 40 km are Carlow Castle (29.5 km), Brownshill dolmen (32.4 km), and Duckett's Grove (37.3 km).
Self-tour prices are €8 for adults, €6 for concessions, and €4 for children. The castle does not offer wheelchair access. Opening hours change by season: from 09:30 to 16:30 between October and February, and 09:30 to 17:00 in March. In April, May, and September, the castle is open from 09:30 to 17:30. During the summer months of June, July, and August, it opens at 09:00 and closes at 17:30.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 19 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 8 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 13 | 10 | 8 |
| Average low, °C | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 3 |
| Rainfall, mm | 95 | 71 | 78 | 67 | 73 | 71 | 69 | 82 | 82 | 109 | 97 | 96 |
| Rainy days | 16 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 20 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
