The best times to visit Kildare for ideal weather are

June 11th to September 30th

based on average temperature and humidity from NOAA (the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration). Read below for more weather and travel details.

 

 


Other Kildare Travel Info

Weather in Kildare

Temperature

Average temperatures in Kildare vary somewhat. Considering humidity, temperatures feel cold for about half of the year and otherwise nice with a chance of rain or snow throughout most of the year. The area is less temperate than some — in the 20th percentile for pleasant weather — compared to tourist destinations worldwide. Weeks with ideal weather are listed above. If you’re looking for the very warmest time to visit Kildare, the hottest months are July, August, and then June. See average monthly temperatures below. The warmest time of year is generally late July where highs are regularly around 69.6°F (20.9°C) with temperatures rarely dropping below 54°F (12.2°C) at night.

Kildare Temperatures (Fahrenheit)

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Kildare Temperatures (Celsius)

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“Feels-Like” Temperatures

The way we experience weather isn’t all about temperature. Higher temperatures affect us much more at higher humidity, and colder temperatures feel piercing with high winds. Our perceived temperatures factor in humidity and wind chill to better represent how hot or cold the day feels to a person.

Kildare Perceived Temperature (F)

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Kildare Perceived Temperature (C)

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Average Kildare Temperatures by Month

Daily highs (averaged for the month) usually give the best indication of the weather. A significantly lower mean and low generally just means it gets colder at night.

Show Fahrenheit

Month Avg. High (°F) Avg. Mean (°F) Avg. Low (°F)
Jan 45.4 40.3 34.8
Feb 46.9 41.4 36
Mar 50.8 43.3 36.2
Apr 56.1 47.8 39.9
May 59.4 51.7 44.4
Jun 65.2 56.9 48.8
Jul 68.1 60.1 52.8
Aug 66.8 58.9 52.1
Sep 63.4 55.7 48.7
Oct 57.8 51.3 44.9
Nov 50.1 44.8 39
Dec 45.2 40 34.2

Show Celsius

Month Avg. High (°C) Avg. Mean (°C) Avg. Low (°C)
Jan 7.4 4.6 1.6
Feb 8.3 5.2 2.2
Mar 10.4 6.3 2.3
Apr 13.4 8.8 4.4
May 15.2 10.9 6.9
Jun 18.4 13.8 9.3
Jul 20.1 15.6 11.6
Aug 19.3 14.9 11.2
Sep 17.4 13.2 9.3
Oct 14.3 10.7 7.2
Nov 10.1 7.1 3.9
Dec 7.3 4.4 1.2

 


 

Precipitation (Rain or Snow)

If dry weather is what you’re after, the months with the lowest chance of significant precipitation in Kildare are September, March, and then June. Note that we define “significant precipitation” as .1 inches or more in this section. The lowest chance of rain or snow occurs around late September. For example, on the week of September 24th there is 1 day of precipitation on average. By contrast, it’s most likely to rain or snow in mid November with an average of 3 days of significant precipitation the week of November 12th.

When can you find snow in Kildare? Weather stations report no annual snow. Please note that a value of 0 for snow in the graph below may either mean there was no snow, or that snow is unreported.

Chance of Precipitation

The graph below shows the % chance of rainy and snowy days in Kildare.

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Snow on the Ground

The graph below shows the average snow on the ground in Kildare (in).

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Average Rain and Snow by Month

Show Inches

Month Daily Chance of Rain Average Snow Depth (in) Total Precipitation (in)
Jan 32% 0 3.3
Feb 29% 0 2.7
Mar 20% 0 2
Apr 25% 0 2
May 24% 0 2.3
Jun 22% 0 2.8
Jul 28% 0 3.1
Aug 28% 0 3.7
Sep 19% 0 2.1
Oct 29% 0 4.1
Nov 34% 0 3.9
Dec 26% 0 2.8

Show Centimeters

Month Daily Chance of Rain Average Snow Depth (cm) Total Precipitation (cm)
Jan 32 0 8.4
Feb 29 0 6.9
Mar 20 0 5.1
Apr 25 0 5.1
May 24 0 5.8
Jun 22 0 7.1
Jul 28 0 7.9
Aug 28 0 9.4
Sep 19 0 5.3
Oct 29 0 10.4
Nov 34 0 9.9
Dec 26 0 7.1

 

Humidity and Wind

Kildare has some extremely humid months, and high humidity throughout the year. The least humid month is April (72% relative humidity), and the most humid month is December (88.1%).

Wind in Kildare is usually moderate. The windiest month is January, followed by May and December. January’s average wind speed of around 8.1 knots (9.3 MPH or 15 KPH) is considered “a gentle breeze.” Maximum sustained winds (the highest speed for the day lasting more than a few moments) are at their highest in late January and early February where average top sustained speeds reach 16.1 knots, which is considered a moderate breeze.

Relative Humidity (%)

The graph below shows the average % humidity by month in Kildare.

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Wind

The graph below shows wind speed (max and average) in knots.

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Average Wind Speeds

Show Wind Speeds

All wind speeds are in knots. 1 knot = 1.15 MPH or 1.85 KPH.

Month Avg. Wind Avg. Wind Feel Sustained High Wind High Wind Feel
Jan 8.1 Gentle breeze 13.9 Significant breeze
Feb 7.6 Gentle breeze 13.4 Significant breeze
Mar 7.4 Gentle breeze 12.7 Significant breeze
Apr 7.3 Gentle breeze 12.6 Significant breeze
May 7.9 Gentle breeze 13.1 Significant breeze
Jun 6.4 Light breeze 10.9 Gentle breeze
Jul 6.6 Light breeze 11.3 Significant breeze
Aug 7.3 Gentle breeze 12.3 Significant breeze
Sep 6.8 Light breeze 11.5 Significant breeze
Oct 7.4 Gentle breeze 12.8 Significant breeze
Nov 7.7 Gentle breeze 13.1 Significant breeze
Dec 7.9 Gentle breeze 13.2 Significant breeze

Show Relative Humidity by Month

Month Avg. Relative Humidity
Jan 85.7%
Feb 82.5%
Mar 75.1%
Apr 72%
May 72.4%
Jun 72.5%
Jul 74.5%
Aug 74.8%
Sep 77.9%
Oct 84.4%
Nov 87.3%
Dec 88.1%

 

Is it Safe to Travel to Kildare?

Our best data indicates this area is generally safe. As of Dec 04, 2023 there are no travel advisories or warnings for Ireland; exercise normal security precautions. Check this page for any recent changes or regions to avoid: Travel Advice and Advisories. This advisory was last updated on Nov 28, 2023.


 

The Busiest and Least Crowded Months

The busiest month for tourism in Kildare, Ireland is January, followed by July and February. Prices for hotels and flights will be most expensive during these months, though you can save if you purchase well in advance. Tourists are unlikely to visit Kildare in December. Those willing to visit at these times will likely find it the least expensive month.

Estimated Tourism by Month

 

Most Popular Months to Visit

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Tourists Seeking Accommodations

Tourism graph is based on Google searches for services used by tourists relative to the rest of the year. Tourism data for this area is somewhat extrapolated based on nearby areas. Displayed data is calculated relative to the peak, so a score of 68.9 in December means 68.9% of the tourists vs. January.

 

 

Overall Kildare Travel Experience by Season

Spring (March through May)

Humidity and temperatures combine to make this season feel moderately cold. Highs range from 64.2°F (17.9°C) and 48.3°F (9.1°C) with warmer temperatures in the later months. Rain is somewhat common with 6 to 7 days of significant precipitation per month. Spring is fairly slow for tourism, which makes it a good time for those looking for deals.

Summer (June through August)

The middle-year months have comfortably cool weather with high temperatures that are comfortable. These months see moderate precipitation with 7 to 9 days of precipitation per month. June – August is the busiest season for tourism in Kildare, so lodging and other accommodations may cost more than usual.

Fall (September through November)

Fall daily highs range from 64.2°F (17.9°C) and 44.4°F (6.9°C), which will feel chilly given the humidity and wind. It rains or snows a significant amount: 6 to 10 days per month. Tourism is the slowest during these months due to the weather, so hotels may be affordably priced.

Winter (December through February)

Weather is too cold this time of year in Kildare to be enjoyable for warm weather travelers. The average high during this season is between 48.3°F (9.1°C) and 44.8°F (7.1°C). On average, it rains or snows a fair amount: 8 to 10 times per month. These times of year are the second busiest with tourists.

 

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