Leinster, Ireland
Killiney
Killiney is a locality in Leinster, Ireland, close to the sea. The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.
Now10°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time20:22
53.26° N, 6.12° WElevation 112 mUTC+0 · Greenwich Mean Time
October: high / low14° / 8°
Rain this month110mm
Sea this month13°
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Killiney at a glance
Sunrise · sunset07:13 · 17:049 h 51 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaning gibbous96% · Moonrise 17:38Northern lights tonightUnlikely tonightKp needed: 5.7Next holiday25 DecemberChristmas DayNext eclipse20 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJun–Aug
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month18°C
Average high in July
Coolest month3°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthNovember
110 mm of rain
Driest monthJuly
64 mm of rain
Warmest sea15°C
August
Monuments nearby10+
within 14 km
Weather in Killiney
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
10°C
Today hour by hourPartly cloudy · wind 23 km/h · humidity 75%
Today27 Oct13°9°
Wed28 Oct16°9°
Thu29 Oct15°11°
Fri30 Oct15°12°
Sat31 Oct15°11°
Sun1 Nov13°8°1.1 mm
Mon2 Nov12°8°
Tue3 Nov12°9°
Wed4 Nov12°7°
Thu5 Nov11°8°
When to go to Killiney
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 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 30 | 43 | 56 | 61 | 61 | 54 | 38 | 20 | 17 |
| High | 8° | 8° | 10° | 12° | 14° | 17° | 18° | 18° | 17° | 14° | 11° | 9° |
| Low | 3° | 3° | 4° | 5° | 7° | 10° | 12° | 12° | 10° | 8° | 5° | 4° |
| Rain (mm) | 98 | 75 | 80 | 71 | 79 | 72 | 64 | 78 | 78 | 110 | 110 | 110 |
| Wet days | 19 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 18 | 20 | 19 |
| Sea | 9° | 8° | 8° | 9° | 11° | 13° | 15° | 15° | 15° | 13° | 12° | 11° |
What's on in Killiney
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Killiney
Outdoors around Killiney
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Harbour SplashWater parks
0.6 kmDalkey Upper CliffsClimbing
1 kmDalkey West ValleyClimbing
1 kmRoyal Dublin Golf ClubGolf courses
1.1 kmLarch Hill International Scout & Guide CentreCamp sites
1.5 kmDalkey Island Viewpoint & TelescopeViewpoints
2 kmSki Club of IrelandSki area · 0 km of pistes · 4 lifts
6.6 kmIrish Underwater CouncilDive site
3.3 kmUCD Sub Aqua ClubDive site
9.3 kmPortmarnock Sub-Aqua ClubDive site
19 kmNature around Killiney
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Ireland seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Killiney
Earthquakes around Killiney
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days0magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 19501magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record4within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
5.0Morfa Bychan 5 km ↙1984 · 135 km
Towns and villages around Killiney
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Killiney from above
Around Killiney42 places to see, do and reach nearby
River DargleNature6.2 kmRiver DodderNature12 kmOwendoher RiverNature12 kmGlencullen RiverNature8.2 kmShanganagh RiverNature4.5 kmLiffeyNature16 kmBull IslandNature12 kmSandymount StrandNature8.9 kmMullaghcleevaunMountain26 kmTonelageeMountain29 kmCloghernaghMountain39 kmCamenabologueMountain37 kmKippureMountain18 kmConavallaMountain36 kmSki Club of IrelandSki area6.6 kmIrish Underwater CouncilDive site3.3 kmUCD Sub Aqua ClubDive site9.3 kmPortmarnock Sub-Aqua ClubDive site19 kmKilliney ChurchMonument0.9 kmArchbold's CastleMonument1.8 kmCasino at MarinoMonument14 kmRathfarnham CastleMonument12 kmSt. Sepulchre's PalaceMonument13 kmSt Audoen's Church, DublinMonument14 kmSt. Mary's Abbey, DublinMonument14 kmRaheen-a-CluigMonument7.9 kmJames Joyce Tower and MuseumMuseum2.8 kmNational Maritime Museum of IrelandMuseum3.4 kmNational Museum of IrelandMuseum13 kmNational Museum of Ireland, Kildare StreetMuseum13 kmNational Gallery of IrelandMuseum12 kmKillineyStation0.9 kmDalkeyStation1.7 kmGlenagearyStation2.0 kmTerminal 1Ferry port11 kmDublin Port Terminal 5Ferry port11 kmDublinPlace12 kmTallaghtPlace17 kmBrayPlace6.8 kmDún LaoghairePlace3.6 kmSwordsPlace23 kmRathfarnhamPlace12 km
Getting to Killiney
Dublin AirportDUB
21 kmIsle of Man AirportIOM
134 kmGeorge Best Belfast City AirportBHD
152 kmKillineyRailway station
0.9 kmDalkeyRailway station
1.7 kmGlenagearyRailway station
2 kmTerminal 1Irish Ferries · Passerelle Cherbourg 4
11 kmDublin Port Terminal 5Heysham Ferry Terminal
11 kmPlaces near Killiney
Places with a climate like Killiney
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Killiney?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Killiney.
What is the hottest month in Killiney?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 18°C and lows of 12°C.
What is the coldest month in Killiney?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 8°C and lows of 3°C.
What is the rainiest month in Killiney?
November is the wettest month with about 110 mm of precipitation on 20 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Killiney?
The sea is warmest in August at about 15°C and coolest in March at about 8°C.