Munster, Ireland
Killarney
Killarney is a small town in Munster, Ireland. It has a population of about 14,412 (2022). The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.
Now10°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population14,412
Local time15:44
52.06° N, 9.51° WElevation 32 mUTC+1 · Irish Standard Time
October: high / low14° / 8°
Rain this month194mm
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Killarney at a glance
Sunrise · sunset08:15 · 18:3110 h 16 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous85% · Moonrise 16:59Northern lights tonightUnlikely tonightKp needed: 6.4Next holiday26 OctoberOctober Bank HolidayNext eclipse20 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJun–Aug
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month19°C
Average high in July
Coolest month3°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthJanuary
200 mm of rain
Driest monthJuly
98 mm of rain
Monuments nearby6+
within 13 km
Weather in Killarney
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
10°C
Today hour by hourRain · wind 19 km/h · humidity 95%
Today22 Oct11°6°20 mm
Fri23 Oct11°7°10.1 mm
Sat24 Oct16°9°42.2 mm
Sun25 Oct12°8°0.7 mm
Mon26 Oct16°7°11 mm
Tue27 Oct15°8°8.1 mm
Wed28 Oct14°8°
Thu29 Oct13°9°1.5 mm
Fri30 Oct15°10°15.1 mm
Sat31 Oct12°8°0.5 mm
When to go to Killarney
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 15 | 15 | 20 | 34 | 48 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 54 | 38 | 21 | 15 |
| High | 9° | 9° | 11° | 13° | 16° | 18° | 19° | 19° | 17° | 14° | 11° | 9° |
| Low | 3° | 3° | 3° | 5° | 8° | 10° | 12° | 11° | 10° | 8° | 5° | 4° |
| Rain (mm) | 200 | 150 | 151 | 104 | 110 | 100 | 98 | 116 | 132 | 194 | 187 | 195 |
| Wet days | 21 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 21 | 21 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 20 |
What's on in Killarney
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Music venues
Staid a' Ghearaltaigh0.7 km
1 showsKillarney's festivals through the year
Monuments and museums in Killarney
Outdoors around Killarney
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Flesk CampingCamp sites
1.9 kmFleming's White Bridge Caravan and Camping ParkCamp sites
2.5 kmLackabane CourseGolf courses
3.5 kmTorc MountainViewpoints · 535 m
6.9 kmBeaufort Golf ClubGolf courses
8.6 kmKennedy's Pet FarmZoos
8.7 kmNature around Killarney
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Ireland seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Killarney
Earthquakes around Killarney
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Tropical storms · Killarney
Towns and villages around Killarney
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Dromhale0.7 kmCoolcorcoran Bridge1.6 kmMill Bridge2.1 kmFaughbane2.6 kmDanesfort3.2 kmMuckross Village3.2 kmAbbey Cross3.5 kmMuckross Abbey4 kmCoom4.1 kmWoodford4.2 kmTeernaboul4.2 kmFaugh4.2 kmFossa4.9 kmRockfield Bridge4.9 kmAghacurreen5.1 kmKilcummin Farmhill5.3 kmKnockmanagh5.5 kmTullaha5.5 kmLakeview6.2 kmOwgarrif Bridge6.3 kmCoollick6.6 kmLaune Bridge7.2 kmBarry’s Glyn7.3 kmBallyhar7.5 kmFlesk Bridge7.8 kmKnockanimrish8.4 kmBeaufort Bridge8.4 kmBeaufort8.6 kmBeaufort House8.6 kmLeamnaguila8.9 kmKilclogherane9.3 kmRaheen9.5 kmFaha9.6 kmBallybrack9.6 kmRossanean9.9 kmInchicorrigane10 kmKilnarovanagh11 kmAnablaha11 kmBoolacullane11 kmKnockane11 kmCurracitty11 kmLisbabe11 kmRossmore11 kmGlenflesk11 kmKilsarkan11 kmKnocknaharan12 kmMaulykeavane12 kmBallybane12 kmChurchtown12 kmGortormerillagh12 kmBarraduff12 kmFarranfore12 kmDrom12 kmKeelties12 kmHaremount12 kmListry Bridge13 kmBallymalis Bridge13 kmKilquane13 kmKnocknaman13 kmGaddagh Bridge13 kmBaunclune13 kmGortnaskarry Bridge13 kmBallahantouragh13 kmGweestin Bridge13 kmCanguillia13 kmScrahanaveal13 kmFieries Cross Roads13 kmFlesk Bridge14 kmCarker14 kmAnnagh14 kmFieries14 kmO’Connell Bridge14 kmBeheenagh14 kmKilnanare14 kmKilgobnet14 kmMangerton14 kmKnocknafreaghaun14 kmKibranagh14 kmAghnanus Bridge14 kmArdywanig14 km
Killarney from above
Around Killarney31 places to see, do and reach nearby
Killarney National ParkNature4.3 kmLough LeaneNature3.5 kmTorc WaterfallNature6.7 kmUpper Lake, KillarneyNature11 kmO'Sullivans CascadeNature5.9 kmLough DooligNature8.9 kmInnisfallen IslandNature3.5 kmRoss IslandNature3.1 kmCarrauntoohilMountain17 kmBeenkeraghMountain17 kmCaherMountain19 kmCnoc na PéisteMountain15 kmCaher West TopMountain19 kmMaolán BuíMountain15 kmRoss CastleMonument2.6 kmMuckross AbbeyMonument3.9 kmAghadoe ChurchMonument3.7 kmParkavonear CastleMonument3.5 kmDunloe Ogham StonesMonument8.6 kmBallymalis CastleMonument13 kmMuckross HouseMuseum4.7 kmKillarneyStation0.4 kmFarranforeStation13 kmRathmoreStation20 kmRoss Castle PierFerry port2.6 kmKillorglinPlace19 kmKenmarePlace20 kmCastleislandPlace20 kmMilltownPlace17 kmRathmorePlace20 kmKilcummin FarmhillPlace5.3 km
Getting to Killarney
Kerry AirportKIR
14 kmCork International AirportORK
74 kmShannon AirportSNN
82 kmKillarneyRailway station
0.4 kmFarranforeRailway station
13 kmRathmoreRailway station
20 kmRoss Castle PierFerry port
2.6 kmPlaces near Killarney
Places with a climate like Killarney
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Killarney?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Killarney.
What is the hottest month in Killarney?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 19°C and lows of 12°C.
What is the coldest month in Killarney?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 9°C and lows of 3°C.
What is the rainiest month in Killarney?
January is the wettest month with about 200 mm of precipitation on 21 wet days.