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In southeastern Ireland in the fertile valley of the River Nore. Kilkenny is a medieval town with an imposing Norman castle, narrow lanes, and a thriving craft beer scene. Smithwick's Brewery and the Castle are must-visits.

What awaits you

City tripMuseumsLocal cuisineWalkable

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Best time to visit

Max. temperature
8°
Jan
10°
Feb
10°
Mar
12°
Apr
16°
May
18°
Jun
19°
Jul
20°
Aug
17°
Sep
14°
Oct
10°
Nov
8°
Dec
Sunshine hours
4h
Jan
4h
Feb
6h
Mar
7h
Apr
9h
May
10h
Jun
9h
Jul
9h
Aug
7h
Sep
5h
Oct
4h
Nov
3h
Dec
Rain days
9d
Jan
12d
Feb
18d
Mar
15d
Apr
12d
May
12d
Jun
13d
Jul
11d
Aug
11d
Sep
19d
Oct
15d
Nov
13d
Dec

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Kilkenny as a Vacation Destination

Kilkenny is an excellent choice for city breaks. The best time to visit is June, July, August with temperatures up to 20°C.

The center is easily walkable — a car is rarely needed.

The region offers rich cultural experiences: museums and historic sites, excellent local cuisine.

Good to know

Price level
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Local languages
EN, GA