Kilkenny Weather in January

What's the weather like in Kilkenny (Leinster) in January 2024?

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

January is in the winter in Kilkenny and is typically the 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.

Kilkenny weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 7.8°C 46°F
Nightly temperature 1.9°C 35.3°F
Average temperature 4.8°C 40.6°F
Daily sunshine 2 hrs
Avg rainfall 94 mm 3.7 ins
Rainy days 19 days
Sea temperature 9.6°C 49.3°F
Humidity 90%
Windspeed 16.9kph 11 mph

On average January is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Kilkenny with around 94mm 3.7 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.

January temperatures in Kilkenny

Kilkenny average temperature in January

January rainfall

Kilkenny average rain in January

January hourly sunshine

Kilkenny average rain in January

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Kilkenny in January 2024.

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Kilkenny weather stats

Kilkenny weather statistics
Hottest month: July 19.3°C 66.7°F
Driest month: June 54mm 2.1ins
Sunniest month: May 6.1hrs
Coldest month: January 7.6°C 45.7°F
Wettest month: December 97mm 3.8ins
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