Record Set : The Hottest Day

In 1886 the first official weather observations were made in Kilkenny – within the grounds of Kilkenny Castle.  Records continued to be made up to the start of the 20th century.

Just one year after opening, on the 26th June 1887 a temperature of 92° F (33.3°C) was recorded. This is regarded as the highest temperature ever recorded in Ireland. The month of June 1887 was particularly hot and dry with anticyclonic conditions located over or just to the south east of Ireland. There was only 5mm of rain recorded in Kilkenny during the month.

A recent view of the Castle, looking to the north-west.