Leinster, Ireland
Knocklyon
Knocklyon is a small town in Leinster, Ireland, close to the sea. It has a population of about 14,628. The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.
Now12°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population14,628
Local time15:54
53.28° N, 6.33° WElevation 87 mUTC+1 · Irish Standard Time
October: high / low14° / 7°
Rain this month114mm
Sea this month13°
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Knocklyon at a glance
Sunrise · sunset08:05 · 18:1610 h 11 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous85% · Moonrise 16:48Northern lights tonightUnlikely tonightKp needed: 5.7Next holiday26 OctoberOctober Bank HolidayNext eclipse20 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
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 monthNovember
111 mm of rain
Driest monthJuly
72 mm of rain
Warmest sea15°C
August
Monuments nearby10+
within 15 km
Weather in Knocklyon
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
12°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 10 km/h · humidity 62%
Today22 Oct13°4°2.8 mm
Fri23 Oct11°4°27.1 mm
Sat24 Oct15°6°19.5 mm
Sun25 Oct12°6°
Mon26 Oct17°5°7 mm
Tue27 Oct16°8°3 mm
Wed28 Oct13°7°
Thu29 Oct13°8°0.5 mm
Fri30 Oct16°11°3 mm
Sat31 Oct14°9°43.9 mm
When to go to Knocklyon
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 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 34 | 48 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 58 | 38 | 18 | 17 |
| High | 8° | 9° | 10° | 13° | 15° | 18° | 20° | 19° | 17° | 14° | 10° | 8° |
| Low | 2° | 2° | 3° | 4° | 7° | 10° | 12° | 11° | 9° | 7° | 4° | 3° |
| Rain (mm) | 98 | 77 | 82 | 76 | 85 | 78 | 72 | 86 | 83 | 114 | 111 | 110 |
| Wet days | 18 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 17 | 18 | 18 |
| Sea | 9° | 8° | 8° | 9° | 11° | 13° | 15° | 15° | 15° | 13° | 12° | 11° |
What's on in Knocklyon
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Knocklyon
Outdoors around Knocklyon
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Geographic PointerViewpoints
0.5 kmFormer swimming areaViewpoints
0.6 kmHarbour SplashWater parks
0.6 kmRoyal Dublin Golf ClubGolf courses
1.1 kmLarch Hill International Scout & Guide CentreCamp sites
1.5 kmGravity Climbing CentreClimbing
2.2 kmSki Club of IrelandSki area · 0 km of pistes · 4 lifts
12 kmUCD Sub Aqua ClubDive site
7.3 kmIrish Underwater CouncilDive site
13 kmNature around Knocklyon
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Ireland seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Knocklyon
Earthquakes around Knocklyon
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 · 149 km
Towns and villages around Knocklyon
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Woodtown1.9 kmOldbawn2.5 kmTallaght2.9 kmRockbrook3 kmWhitechurch3.3 kmWillbrook3.3 kmFort Bridge3.4 kmCookstown3.6 kmMarlfield3.9 kmRathfarnham3.9 kmBallymount4.3 kmBelgard5 kmFox and Geese5.1 kmSaint Anns Wells5.4 kmCunard5.6 kmClondalkin6.6 kmSaggart7.5 kmBaldonnell7.7 kmSlade7.8 kmPalmerstown8.4 kmBrittas9.4 kmRathcoole9.4 kmMilltown9.6 kmRedgap9.7 kmEsker11 kmPeamount11 kmLucan12 kmNewcastle12 kmRiversdale12 km
Knocklyon from above
Around Knocklyon41 places to see, do and reach nearby
River DodderNature9.8 kmRiver PoddleNature2.6 kmRiver TolkaNature11 kmCamacNature7.8 kmOwendoher RiverNature3.9 kmBradogue RiverNature8.3 kmSandymount StrandNature9.6 kmMerrion StrandNature10 kmLugnaquillaMountain36 kmMullaghcleevaunMountain20 kmTonelageeMountain25 kmCloghernaghMountain35 kmCorrigasleggaunMountain36 kmSlievemaanMountain37 kmSki Club of IrelandSki area12 kmUCD Sub Aqua ClubDive site7.3 kmIrish Underwater CouncilDive site13 kmCasino at MarinoMonument12 kmRathfarnham CastleMonument3.7 kmKilmainham GaolMonument7.0 kmSt. Sepulchre's PalaceMonument7.7 kmSt Audoen's Church, DublinMonument8.0 kmSt. Mary's Abbey, DublinMonument8.5 kmKill of the GrangeMonument11 kmKilliney ChurchMonument15 kmPearse MuseumMuseum3.3 kmNational Museum of IrelandMuseum8.4 kmNational Museum of Ireland, Kildare StreetMuseum8.4 kmNational Gallery of IrelandMuseum8.5 kmChester Beatty LibraryMuseum8.1 kmMarlay StationStation3.9 kmPark West and Cherry OrchardStation6.8 kmEngine ShedStation3.9 kmCruise Terminal (Berth 18)Ferry port10 kmTerminal 4Ferry port11 kmDublinPlace8.0 kmTallaghtPlace2.9 kmBrayPlace18 kmDún LaoghairePlace13 kmNaasPlace23 kmSwordsPlace21 km
Getting to Knocklyon
Dublin AirportDUB
17 kmIsle of Man AirportIOM
144 kmGeorge Best Belfast City AirportBHD
152 kmMarlay StationRailway station
3.9 kmPark West and Cherry OrchardRailway station
6.8 kmEngine ShedRailway station
3.9 kmCruise Terminal (Berth 18)Seatruck Terminal
10 kmTerminal 4Ferry port
11 kmPlaces near Knocklyon
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Knocklyon?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Knocklyon.
What is the hottest month in Knocklyon?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 20°C and lows of 12°C.
What is the coldest month in Knocklyon?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C.
What is the rainiest month in Knocklyon?
November is the wettest month with about 111 mm of precipitation on 18 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Knocklyon?
The sea is warmest in August at about 15°C and coolest in March at about 8°C.