Kilkenny
City in Ireland
Kilkenny is located in Ireland and has a population of 22179 as of 2011. The city is situated 102 km from the capital, Dublin. Visitors are drawn to the area by sights such as Kilkenny Castle, St Canice's Cathedral, and Black Abbey.
What to see
Key sights in Kilkenny include Kilkenny Castle, St Canice's Cathedral, and Black Abbey. Other places of interest that are also worth a look include Dunmore Cave, Kells Priory, Rothe House, St Mary's Cathedral, Kilkenny, and The Tholsel, Kilkenny.
When to go
Daily high temperatures range from 8 °C in January, February, and December to 19 °C in July and August. Daily lows range from 2 °C in February to 12 °C in July and August. Monthly rain totals range from 67 mm in April to 109 mm in October, with rainy days occurring on about 13 days in April up to 20 days in December.
Getting there
The nearest airport is Dublin Airport, located 109 km away.
Top sights in Kilkenny
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 Kilkenny (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
Also worth a look
- Dunmore Cave
- Kells Priory
- Rothe House
- St Mary's Cathedral, Kilkenny
- The Tholsel, Kilkenny