Climate Insights for Tralee

County Kerry, Tralee Municipal District, Ireland

Hottest
July
18°C peak65°F peak
Coldest
January
4°C low38°F low
Wettest
October
121 mm rain4.8 in rain
Best to Visit
July
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Tralee is temperate. The average annual temperature is 10°C and approximately 1,208 mm of precipitation falls per year. Tralee receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Tralee 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 4°C. Light snow can occur between January and November.The climate in Tralee is temperate. The average annual temperature is 51°F and approximately 47.6 in of precipitation falls per year. Tralee receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Tralee 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 38°F. Light snow can occur between January and November.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 9°Average: 6°Min: 4°FebMax: 9°Average: 7°Min: 4°MarMax: 10°Average: 7°Min: 4°AprMax: 13°Average: 9°Min: 6°MayMax: 16°Average: 12°Min: 8°JunMax: 17°Average: 14°Min: 11°JulMax: 18°Average: 15°Min: 12°AugMax: 18°Average: 15°Min: 12°SepMax: 16°Average: 14°Min: 10°OctMax: 14°Average: 11°Min: 8°NovMax: 11°Average: 8°Min: 6°DecMax: 9°Average: 7°Min: 5°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 47°FAverage: 43°FMin: 38°FFebMax: 49°FAverage: 44°FMin: 40°FMarMax: 51°FAverage: 45°FMin: 39°FAprMax: 55°FAverage: 49°FMin: 42°FMayMax: 60°FAverage: 54°FMin: 47°FJunMax: 63°FAverage: 57°FMin: 51°FJulMax: 65°FAverage: 59°FMin: 54°FAugMax: 65°FAverage: 59°FMin: 54°FSepMax: 62°FAverage: 56°FMin: 51°FOctMax: 57°FAverage: 52°FMin: 47°FNovMax: 51°FAverage: 47°FMin: 43°FDecMax: 49°FAverage: 45°FMin: 41°F
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Tralee sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 4°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 4°C and an average of 6°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.Tralee sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 38°F to 65°F. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 65°F with a mean of 59°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 38°F and an average of 43°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 11°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 5°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mm125mm150mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 102mmSnow: 4mmFebPrecipitation: 115mmSnow: 1mmMarPrecipitation: 111mmSnow: 3mmAprPrecipitation: 78mmSnow: 1mmMayPrecipitation: 77mmSnow: 0mmJunPrecipitation: 82mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 84mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 109mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 99mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 121mmSnow: 0mmNovPrecipitation: 111mmSnow: 2mmDecPrecipitation: 117mmSnow: 0mm
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Snow
0in2in4inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 4inSnow (in): 2inFebPrecipitation: 4.5inSnow (in): 0inMarPrecipitation: 4.4inSnow (in): 1inAprPrecipitation: 3.1inSnow (in): 0inMayPrecipitation: 3inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 3.2inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 3.3inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 4.3inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 3.9inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 4.8inSnow (in): 0inNovPrecipitation: 4.4inSnow (in): 1inDecPrecipitation: 4.6inSnow (in): 0in
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Snow (in)

Tralee is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,208 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 101 mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 121 mm of rainfall. December and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 77 mm. That's 44 mm 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 11cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 4cm.Tralee is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 47.6 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4 in per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 4.8 in of rainfall. December and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 3 in. That's 1.7 in 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 4in annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 2in.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 14km/hFebWind Speed: 17km/hMarWind Speed: 15km/hAprWind Speed: 13km/hMayWind Speed: 12km/hJunWind Speed: 13km/hJulWind Speed: 12km/hAugWind Speed: 13km/hSepWind Speed: 13km/hOctWind Speed: 14km/hNovWind Speed: 14km/hDecWind Speed: 15km/h
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0mph5mph10mph15mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 9mphFebWind Speed: 11mphMarWind Speed: 9mphAprWind Speed: 8mphMayWind Speed: 8mphJunWind Speed: 8mphJulWind Speed: 8mphAugWind Speed: 8mphSepWind Speed: 8mphOctWind Speed: 9mphNovWind Speed: 9mphDecWind Speed: 10mph
Wind Speed

Tralee 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.Tralee is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 9mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 11mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 8mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3mph 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 10mph in winter, 8mph in spring, 8mph in summer, 9mph in autumn.

Best Time to Visit

Jan6°43°F
Feb7°44°F
Mar7°45°F
Apr9°49°F
May12°54°F
Jun14°57°F
Jul15°59°F
Aug15°59°F
Sep14°56°F
Oct11°52°F
Nov8°47°F
Dec7°45°F

The best time to visit Tralee is during July, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 15°C with modest rainfall averaging 84 mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 4°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 best time to visit Tralee is during July, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 59°F with modest rainfall averaging 3.3 in per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 38°F. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

Monthly Climate Data

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

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
4 °C38 °F
9 °C47 °F
14 km/h9 mph
102 mm4 in
4 cm2 in
Feb
4 °C40 °F
9 °C49 °F
17 km/h11 mph
115 mm4.5 in
1 cm0 in
Mar
4 °C39 °F
10 °C51 °F
15 km/h9 mph
111 mm4.4 in
3 cm1 in
Apr
6 °C42 °F
13 °C55 °F
13 km/h8 mph
78 mm3.1 in
1 cm0 in
May
8 °C47 °F
16 °C60 °F
12 km/h8 mph
77 mm3 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
11 °C51 °F
17 °C63 °F
13 km/h8 mph
82 mm3.2 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
12 °C54 °F
18 °C65 °F
12 km/h8 mph
84 mm3.3 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
12 °C54 °F
18 °C65 °F
13 km/h8 mph
109 mm4.3 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
10 °C51 °F
16 °C62 °F
13 km/h8 mph
99 mm3.9 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
8 °C47 °F
14 °C57 °F
14 km/h9 mph
121 mm4.8 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
6 °C43 °F
11 °C51 °F
14 km/h9 mph
111 mm4.4 in
2 cm1 in
Dec
5 °C41 °F
9 °C49 °F
15 km/h10 mph
117 mm4.6 in
0 cm0 in