St Canice's Cathedral
St Canice's Cathedral is an Anglican or Episcopal and Catholic cathedral in Kilkenny, Ireland. The site features Gothic art and is dedicated to Cainnech of Aghaboe. Architect William Robertson designed the structure, which has also served as a court and a stable since 1201.
Planning a visit
The warmest months are July and August, when daily highs reach 19 °C and lows are 12 °C. The coolest months are December, January, and February, with daily highs of 8 °C. October is the wettest month with 109 mm of rain, while April is the driest with 67 mm. Rainfall is most frequent in December, with about 20 rainy days. The cathedral is 102 km from Dublin and 109 km from Dublin Airport.
The site is wheelchair accessible. It is open Monday to Saturday from 09:00 to 18:00 and Sunday from 14:00 to 18:00. There is a fee for entry, and the tower costs €16 for adults. Visitors can combine a visit with Black Abbey, which is 0.3 km away, or Kilkenny Castle, located 0.9 km from the cathedral. Other nearby sites include Carlow Castle (29.4 km), Brownshill dolmen (32.3 km), and Duckett's Grove (37.3 km).
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.
