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Leinster, Ireland

Johnstown

Johnstown is a locality in Leinster, Ireland. It has a population of about 445 (2006). The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.

Now8°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population445
Local time19:09
52.75° N, 7.55° WElevation 139 mUTC+0 · Greenwich Mean Time
The year in Johnstownweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec35October
October: high / low14° / 6°
Rain this month106mm
Best timeJun–Aug

Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Johnstown at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month20°C

Average high in July

Coolest month2°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthJuly

66 mm of rain

Driest monthApril

62 mm of rain

Monuments nearby8+

within 14 km

Weather in Johnstown

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
8°C

Cloudy · wind 21 km/h · humidity 76%

Today hour by hour
Today25 Oct12°6°0.8 mm
Mon26 Oct17°6°11 mm
Tue27 Oct12°7°3.1 mm
Wed28 Oct16°8°
Thu29 Oct14°8°
Fri30 Oct15°9°23.6 mm
Sat31 Oct13°6°0.5 mm
Sun1 Nov13°5°
Mon2 Nov10°6°
Tue3 Nov11°5°0.7 mm

When to go to Johnstown

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score151515334759585953351515
High8°8°10°13°16°18°20°19°17°14°10°8°
Low2°2°2°4°6°9°11°11°9°6°4°2°
Rain (mm)9672776272696680791069196
Wet days181415141616191915171717

What's on in Johnstown

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Monuments and museums in Johnstown

All monuments

Outdoors around Johnstown

Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.

Rathdowney Golf ClubGolf courses
1.1 km
Spa HillViewpoints
4.2 km
Wellington MonumentViewpoints
5 km

Nature around Johnstown

Nature in Ireland

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Ireland seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Johnstown

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Johnstown

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Towns and villages around Johnstown

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Johnstown from above

Getting to Johnstown

Shannon AirportSNN
93 km
Dublin AirportDUB
115 km
Cork International AirportORK
119 km
BallybrophyRailway station
17 km
TemplemoreRailway station
19 km
ThurlesRailway station
20 km

Places near Johnstown

Places with a climate like Johnstown

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Johnstown?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Johnstown.
What is the hottest month in Johnstown?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 20°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the coldest month in Johnstown?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C.
What is the rainiest month in Johnstown?
July is the wettest month with about 66 mm of precipitation on 19 wet days.