Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Kilkee, Ireland

Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about Kilkee...

Kilkee is a beach in Ireland. The water temperature around Kilkee changes slightly throughout the year. The temperature ranges from 7.9°C (46.3°F) in March up to 16.6°C (61.9°F) in the month of August, as shown in the graph below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 12°C (53°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Kilkee is located in the northern hemisphere.
Hover over the bars to see temperature for each month in Celsius and Fahrenheit.

What is the current water temperature at Kilkee?

The current water temperature in the month of January at Kilkee is approximately:

Are there surf spots close to Kilkee?

Yes, there are several surf spots close to Kilkee. The nearest one is Doughmore Beach, which is 8.1km (7.3miles) away from Kilkee. Click here for directions and for more information on Doughmore Beach and its water temperature. Other good surfspots near Kilkee are Ballybunion, which is ca 11.8km (7.3miles) away, and Spanish Point Beach, located ca 13.8km (8.6miles) from Kilkee.

Are there any other nice beaches near by?

Yes, there are several other beaches in close proximity to Kilkee. The closest one is Ballybunion North, which is 11.9km (7.4miles) away from Kilkee. Another beautiful beach near Kilkee is Ballybunion South, which is ca 11.9km (7.4miles) away.

Which wetsuit thickness is recommended for Kilkee?

The water temperature at Kilkee is relatively cold, reaching up to 17°C (62°F) in the months of July, August, and September. During this time, in the late summer, a 2-3mm wetsuit might be recommended to be in the water for more than half an hour, but some people might even be fine with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving at Kilkee. However, during early spring, water temperatures reach lows of roughly 8°C (46°F). During this time, a 5/4 wetsuit is required to feel not too cold, but some might even be ok with a very good 4/3mm suit for short periods of time . For very cold conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be better to have a pair of boots, a hoodie and a gloves.

How is the scuba diving and fishing close to Kilkee?

Due to relatively large temperature changes during the year, fishing and Scuba diving conditions vary a lot depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from 8 to 13°C (46-55°F) during February, March, and April. Haddock, Pollock, and Atlantic Cod love this temperature range. However, the conditions usually change during July, August, and September when sea temperatures range from 12 to 17°C (53-62°F). Fish that can frequently be found in waters of this temperature range include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to Kilkee: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Interesting facts about Kilkee...

Do you know what the the city Melesse in France, the city Saro in Sweden, and the city Dessel in Belgium have in common with Kilkee? Click on the links to find out...