Monthly climate guide
Kilkenny weather in May
With highs near 15°C (59°F) and lows around 7°C (44°F), May feels cool in Kilkenny. Rainfall averages about 70 mm (some rain) and the sky is often cloudy. Daytime highs are 3°C warmer than April and 3°C cooler than June.
What stands out in May
- Just 200 km apart, but Kilkenny runs about 2°C warmer than Sligo this month.
- Seasonally, May counts as late spring in Kilkenny.
Avg high
15°C
59°F
Avg low
7°C
44°F
Rainfall
70 mm
some rain
Humidity
84%
relative
Sky
75%
cloud · often cloudy
Kilkenny weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7°C / 45°F | 3°C / 37°F | 91 mm | 95% | 76% |
| February | 8°C / 46°F | 2°C / 36°F | 83 mm | 93% | 78% |
| March | 9°C / 49°F | 2°C / 36°F | 73 mm | 90% | 74% |
| April | 12°C / 54°F | 4°C / 39°F | 64 mm | 87% | 73% |
| May | 15°C / 59°F | 7°C / 44°F | 70 mm | 84% | 75% |
| June | 17°C / 63°F | 9°C / 48°F | 87 mm | 83% | 75% |
| July | 19°C / 67°F | 11°C / 52°F | 71 mm | 84% | 73% |
| August | 18°C / 65°F | 11°C / 51°F | 99 mm | 86% | 75% |
| September | 17°C / 62°F | 9°C / 48°F | 82 mm | 88% | 74% |
| October | 13°C / 56°F | 7°C / 44°F | 95 mm | 91% | 75% |
| November | 10°C / 49°F | 4°C / 40°F | 112 mm | 94% | 73% |
| December | 8°C / 47°F | 4°C / 38°F | 123 mm | 95% | 76% |
What to pack for May
- A warm sweater or fleece for layering
- A mid-weight jacket
- A compact umbrella or packable rain jacket
- Water-resistant shoes
Is May a good time to visit Kilkenny?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Kilkenny →Other Ireland cities in May
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Kilkenny in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Kilkenny?
May is a reasonable time for Kilkenny: highs around 15°C and about 70 mm of rain, though not one of the three best months.
How warm is Kilkenny in May?
Average highs are about 15°C (59°F) and average lows about 7°C (44°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Kilkenny in May?
Kilkenny typically gets around 70 mm of rain in May — some rain.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Kilkenny (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.