Climate Insights for Kanturk

The climate in Kanturk is cool. The average annual temperature is 10°C and approximately 1019mm of precipitation falls per year. Kanturk receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Kanturk is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, March, February, when temperatures can drop to 3°C. Light snow can occur between January and November.

Kanturk sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 3°C to 18°C. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 18°C with a mean of 15°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 3°C and an average of 5°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.

Kanturk is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1019mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 85mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 107mm of rainfall. December and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 65mm. That's 41mm less than October, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Light snowfall can occur between January and November, totalling around 17cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 6cm.

Kanturk is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 14km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 17km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 12km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 5km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 16km/h in winter, 13km/h in spring, 13km/h in summer, 14km/h in autumn.

It is currently autumn in Kanturk, which began on September 23, 2026. Kanturk is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in July at around 18°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 3°C. Winter is next, beginning on December 21, 2026 (87 days from now).

The best time to visit Kanturk is during July, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 15°C with modest rainfall averaging 72mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 3°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Kanturk based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.