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Weather in Kilkenny for January 2026

Your guide to Kilkenny weather in January - trends and predictions

    Snow Forecast ❄️

  • With an average of 3 snowy days, Kilkenny usually enjoys a light touch of snow in January.
    According to Kilkenny snow forecast for January 2026, 2 snowy days are expected until the end of the month. The closest date with snow is Monday, 26 January.

    • Temperatures

  • Until now, January 2026 in Kilkenny has been nearly identical to the historical average, with a temperature of 5.6 °C (showing only a slight deviation of -0.3 °C).

  • The forecast for the upcoming days in Kilkenny predicts a temperature of 6.9 °C, which is slightly above the historical average.

  • In general, the average temperature in Kilkenny at the beginning of January is 3.1 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to noticeably warm up, reaching an average of 5.7 °C by the end of January.

    • Rain 🌧️

  • The climate of Kilkenny in January is notably wet, with an average of 11 rainy days, and a total of 129.5 mm of precipitation.

Average dry days
17
Dry days
Average rainy days
11
Rainy days
Average snowy days
3
Snow days
Average temperatures
6°/1°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
23 km/h
Avg max wind
Average humidity
90 %
Avg humidity

Kilkenny Weather January

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December
February
Mon.Tue.Wed.Thu.Fri.Sat.Sun.
1
Overcast
6°
2
Sunny
3°
3
Overcast
3°
4
Moderate or heavy snow showers
3°
5
Moderate or heavy snow showers
1°
6
Light freezing rain
3°
7
Overcast
3°
8
Overcast
1°
9
Overcast
2°
10
Moderate or heavy snow showers
4°
11
Moderate rain at times
8°
12
Overcast
9°
13
Patchy rain possible
9°
14
Overcast
9°
15
Overcast
8°
16
Overcast
8°
17
Overcast
8°
18
Patchy rain possible
9°
19
Patchy rain possible
9°
20
Patchy rain possible
9°
21
Overcast
8°
22
Patchy rain possible
7°
23
Moderate rain
7°
24
Moderate rain
7°
25
Patchy rain possible
7°
26
Heavy rain
6°
27
Patchy moderate snow
1°
28
Mist
2°
29
Patchy rain possible
8°
30
Overcast
8°
31
Patchy rain possible
8°

Temperatures trend during January in Kilkenny

See the weather trend as well as the moving average line

January weather in Kilkenny day by day

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December February
Date Weather Temperatures Rain Snow More
1 Jan. Overcast
Overcast
 6° /-1° 6.7 mm 0 cm
2 Jan. Sunny
Sunny
 3° /-2° 0.4 mm 0 cm
3 Jan. Overcast
Overcast
 3° /-2° 0 mm 0 cm
4 Jan. Moderate or heavy snow showers
Moderate or heavy snow showers
 3° /-2° 7.6 mm 4.9 cm
5 Jan. Moderate or heavy snow showers
Moderate or heavy snow showers
 1° /-2° 14.4 mm 10.1 cm
6 Jan. Light freezing rain
Light freezing rain
 3° /-1° 0.9 mm 0.3 cm
7 Jan. Overcast
Overcast
 3° /-3° 0.8 mm 0 cm
8 Jan. Overcast
Overcast
 1° /-3° 1.5 mm 0.6 cm
9 Jan. Overcast
Overcast
 2° /-2° 0 mm 0 cm
10 Jan. Moderate or heavy snow showers
Moderate or heavy snow showers
 4° /-2° 2.5 mm 0.6 cm
11 Jan. Moderate rain at times
Moderate rain at times
 8° /3° 6.8 mm 0 cm
12 Jan. Overcast
Overcast
 9° /3° 0 mm 0 cm
13 Jan. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 9° /4° 2.3 mm 0 cm
14 Jan. Overcast
Overcast
 9° /4° 3.2 mm 0 cm
15 Jan. Overcast
Overcast
 8° /2° 0.3 mm 0 cm
16 Jan. Overcast
Overcast
 8° /2° 2.3 mm 0 cm
17 Jan. Overcast
Overcast
 8° /4° 1.9 mm 0 cm
18 Jan. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 9° /7° 0.6 mm 0 cm
19 Jan. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 9° /3° 0.5 mm 0 cm
20 Jan. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 9° /4° 3.3 mm 0 cm
21 Jan. Overcast
Overcast
 8° /3° 1.1 mm 0 cm
22 Jan. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 7° /1° 0.6 mm 0 cm
23 Jan. Moderate rain
Moderate rain
 7° /1° 9.5 mm 0 cm
24 Jan. Moderate rain
Moderate rain
 7° /2° 12.5 mm 0 cm
25 Jan. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 7° /1° 0.3 mm 0 cm
26 Jan. Heavy rain
Heavy rain
 6° /0° 47.7 mm 10.2 cm
27 Jan. Patchy moderate snow
Patchy moderate snow
 1° /0° 0.8 mm 0.6 cm
28 Jan. Mist
Mist
 2° /-3° 0 mm 0 cm
29 Jan. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 8° /2° 4.3 mm 0 cm
30 Jan. Overcast
Overcast
 8° /2° 0 mm 0 cm
31 Jan. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 8° /3° 0.9 mm 0 cm
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Kilkenny in January is based on the analysis of historical data rather than real-time forecast models. While this provides a general overview, weather conditions can change. We recommend that you check the Kilkenny forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
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Kilkenny in January - FAQ

What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Kilkenny during January?

Prepare for cooler days with highs just around 6° and colder nights, dipping below 1°.

How much rainfall should be expected in Kilkenny during January?

Significant rainfall exceeding 129.5 mm is expected in Kilkenny during January, occurring over more than 11 days. Preparing for wet conditions is recommended in your planning.

Will it snow in Kilkenny in January 2026?

Kilkenny experiences an average snowfall of 29.95 cm during January, occurring over 3 days.

What are the typical wind conditions in Kilkenny during January?

The average wind speed in Kilkenny during January is 23 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.

Kilkenny snow forecast January 2026

Track daily snowfall levels and discover Kilkenny’s snowy potential this January ❄️
On average, Kilkenny sees 3 snowy days during January, with approximately 30 cm of total snowfall.

January rainfall patterns in Kilkenny

Explore the daily rainfall trends and prepare for Kilkennys January weather 💧
Typically, Kilkenny has 11 rainy days in January with a total of 129.5 mm of rainfall.

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