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Best Time to Hike The Kerry Way

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Month-by-month temperatures and rainfall for The Kerry Way, Ireland, based on 2-year climate normals.

Month-by-month weather on The Kerry Way

Month Avg high Avg low Rainfall Rainy days
January 5.9°C / 43°F 1°C / 34°F 201 mm 15
February 8.1°C / 47°F 3.9°C / 39°F 266 mm 23
March 9.2°C / 49°F 3.4°C / 38°F 181 mm 18
April 11.6°C / 53°F 5°C / 41°F 149 mm 18
May 14.9°C / 59°F 7.2°C / 45°F 101 mm 15
June 14.4°C / 58°F 8.6°C / 47°F 124 mm 20
July 15.9°C / 61°F 10.1°C / 50°F 152 mm 21
August 16.4°C / 62°F 11.2°C / 52°F 189 mm 24
September 14.1°C / 57°F 8.5°C / 47°F 188 mm 19
October 11.9°C / 53°F 7.5°C / 46°F 224 mm 18
November 9.7°C / 49°F 5.1°C / 41°F 258 mm 21
December 7.7°C / 46°F 3.6°C / 38°F 216 mm 19

Highlighted rows are the recommended hiking window. Climate normals via Open-Meteo (2-year average). Mountain weather varies — always check a live forecast before you set off.

When to go

The best months to hike The Kerry Way are May, July, September. Expect daytime highs around 15°C (59°F) and nights near 9°C (48°F).

Pack flexible layers and a reliable rain shell — conditions can shift quickly in the mountains.

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