When is the best time to go to Kildare

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Kildare, Ireland. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Kildare weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Kildare are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Kildare January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
7°C 86mm 2hrs 9.5hrs

The climate in Kildare during January can be summarized as cool and a little damp.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Kildare for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the winter in Kildare and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (45°F), whilst at night 2°C (35°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Kildare with around 86mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2 hours of sunshine per day.

Kildare weather in January »

February

Kildare February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
7°C 64mm 2.7hrs 11.1hrs

February in Kildare is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Kildare for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

February is in the winter in Kildare and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 8°C (46°F), whilst at night 2°C (35°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Kildare with around 64mm 2.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Kildare weather in February »

March

Kildare March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
9°C 62mm 3.6hrs 12.9hrs

The weather in March in Kildare is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Kildare for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

March is in the spring in Kildare and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 10°C (49°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Kildare with around 62mm 2.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Kildare weather in March »

April

Kildare April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
11°C 56mm 5.3hrs 15.2hrs

Kildare's weather in April is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Kildare, with some very good weather at this time of year.

April is in the spring in Kildare and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (53°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Kildare with around 56mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Kildare weather in April »

May

Kildare May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
13°C 67mm 6.1hrs 17.2hrs

May is a reasonably dry month in Kildare and the temperature is generally mild.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Kildare.

May is in the spring in Kildare and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Kildare with around 67mm 2.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Kildare weather in May »

June

Kildare June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
16°C 57mm 5.9hrs 9.5hrs

June is a reasonably dry month in Kildare and the temperature is generally mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Kildare, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

June is in the summer in Kildare and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Kildare with around 57mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Kildare weather in June »

July

Kildare July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
17°C 60mm 5.2hrs 11.1hrs

July in Kildare is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Kildare, with some very good weather at this time of year.

July is in the summer in Kildare and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (67°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Kildare with around 60mm 2.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Kildare weather in July »

August

Kildare August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
17°C 75mm 5.1hrs 12.9hrs

The weather in August in Kildare is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Kildare, with some very good weather at this time of year.

August is in the summer in Kildare and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 10°C (51°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Kildare with around 75mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Kildare weather in August »

September

Kildare September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
15°C 84mm 4.3hrs 15.2hrs

Kildare's weather in September is typically mild and a little damp in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Kildare, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

September is in the fall / autumn in Kildare and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Kildare with around 84mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Kildare weather in September »

October

Kildare October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
12°C 83mm 3.2hrs 17.2hrs

October is a a little damp month in Kildare and the temperature is generally mild.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Kildare.

October is in the fall / autumn in Kildare and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Kildare with around 83mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Kildare weather in October »

November

Kildare November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
9°C 79mm 2.5hrs 9.5hrs

Kildare's weather in November is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Kildare for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the fall / autumn in Kildare and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 10°C (50°F), whilst at night 3°C (38°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Kildare with around 79mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Kildare weather in November »

December

Kildare December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
7°C 93mm 1.8hrs 11.1hrs

December in Kildare is generally a little damp with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Kildare for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the winter in Kildare and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 8°C (47°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Kildare with around 93mm 3.7 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Kildare weather in December »

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Kildare weather stats

Kildare weather statistics
Hottest month: July 19.1°C 66.4°F
Driest month: April 56mm 2.2ins
Sunniest month: May 6.1hrs
Coldest month: January 7.2°C 45°F
Wettest month: December 93mm 3.7ins
Warmest sea: August 15.7°C 60.3°F
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