Kilkenny Weather in January
What's the weather like in Kilkenny (Leinster) in January 2026?
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.
| 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
January rainfall
January hourly sunshine
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 2025.
Other monthly averages
Best places to visit in January
Kilkenny weather stats
| 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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