When is the best time to go to Kinsale
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Kinsale, 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.
Average temperatures in Kinsale
Kinsale weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Kinsale 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
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8°C | 127mm | 2hrs | 9.7hrs |
The climate in Kinsale during January can be summarized as cool and wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Kinsale for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the winter in Kinsale and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 8°C (47°F), whilst at night 3°C (38°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Kinsale with around 127mm 5 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 21 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8°C | 100mm | 2.6hrs | 11.2hrs |
February in Kinsale is generally a little damp with the temperature being cool.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Kinsale.
February is in the winter in Kinsale and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 8°C (47°F), whilst at night 3°C (38°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Kinsale with around 100mm 3.9 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 2.6 hours of sunshine per day.
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9°C | 94mm | 3.9hrs | 12.9hrs |
The weather in March in Kinsale is characteristically cool and a little damp.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Kinsale.
March is in the spring in Kinsale and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 10°C (50°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Kinsale with around 94mm 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 3.9 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11°C | 63mm | 5.7hrs | 15hrs |
Kinsale's weather in April is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Kinsale, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
April is in the spring in Kinsale and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (54°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Kinsale with around 63mm 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 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13°C | 76mm | 6.6hrs | 16.9hrs |
May is a reasonably dry month in Kinsale and the temperature is generally mild.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Kinsale, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
May is in the spring in Kinsale and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (58°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Kinsale with around 76mm 3 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 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15°C | 62mm | 6.2hrs | 9.7hrs |
The climate in Kinsale during June can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Kinsale, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
June is in the summer in Kinsale and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 17°C (63°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Kinsale with around 62mm 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 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17°C | 65mm | 5.9hrs | 11.2hrs |
July in Kinsale is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Kinsale, with some very good weather at this time of year.
July is in the summer in Kinsale and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Kinsale with around 65mm 2.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17°C | 86mm | 5.6hrs | 12.9hrs |
The weather in August in Kinsale is characteristically mild and a little damp.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Kinsale, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
August is in the summer in Kinsale and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Kinsale with around 86mm 3.4 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 5.6 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15°C | 103mm | 4.5hrs | 15hrs |
Kinsale's weather in September is typically mild and damp in nature.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Kinsale, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
September is in the fall / autumn in Kinsale and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Kinsale with around 103mm 4 inches of rain making it a damp 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 4.5 hours of sunshine per day.
Kinsale weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13°C | 111mm | 3.2hrs | 16.9hrs |
October is a damp month in Kinsale and the temperature is generally mild.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Kinsale.
October is in the fall / autumn in Kinsale and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night 8°C (47°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Kinsale with around 111mm 4.4 inches of rain making it a 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 3.2 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10°C | 108mm | 2.5hrs | 9.7hrs |
Kinsale's weather in November is typically cool and damp in nature.
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 Kinsale.
November is in the fall / autumn in Kinsale and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (51°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Kinsale with around 108mm 4.3 inches of rain making it a 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 2.5 hours of sunshine per day.
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8°C | 126mm | 1.9hrs | 11.2hrs |
December in Kinsale is generally wet with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Kinsale for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the winter in Kinsale and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 9°C (49°F), whilst at night 4°C (40°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Kinsale with around 126mm 5 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.9 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Kinsale weather stats
| Hottest month: | July | 18.7°C 65.7°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | June | 62mm 2.4ins |
| Sunniest month: | May | 6.6hrs |
| Coldest month: | February | 8.2°C 46.8°F |
| Wettest month: | January | 127mm 5ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 16.8°C 62.2°F |
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