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Ballyheige, Ireland

Munster · Ireland

Ballyheige is a small town in Munster, Ireland with a population of 724. Elevation: 13 ft (4 m). Average temperature: 51°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

724 Population 42/sq mi density
13 ft Elevation 4 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 10°C
72.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Dublin Timezone

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About Ballyheige

Ballyheige

Ballyheigue, officially Ballyheige, is a coastal town and civil parish in County Kerry, Ireland. It is 18 km (11 mi) northwest of Tralee along the R551 road. It is a scenic locale which forms part of the Wild Atlantic Way and has several miles of beaches that connect to Banna Strand to the south, and Kerry Head to the north. Local events include the "Half on the Head" (Kerryhead) half marathon in June and an annual summer festival in July.

People

Population724
Density42/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (10°C)
Rain72.1 in/yr
Sunny Days205/yr
Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Population724
Population Density42 / sq mi
Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Coordinates52.3833°, -9.8336°
TimezoneEurope/Dublin
Country🇮🇪 Ireland
State / ProvinceMunster
Average Temperature51°F (10°C)
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation72.1 inches (1,832 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Ballyheige

Ballyheige is a small town in Ireland (Munster) with a population of 724. The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet (4 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 44°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 72.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Dublin.

Ballyheige experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 205 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 72.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average50.5°F
6% below Ireland avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days205 days/yr

Geography

Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Area17.4 sq mi (45.0 km²)
Population Density42/sq mi
Coordinates52.3833°N, 9.8336°W
TimezoneEurope/Dublin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 72.1"
90% above Ireland avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 8.43"
Driest Month (Jun) 3.94"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 8.2 in Coldest
February 44°F (7°C) 5.4 in
March 45°F (7°C) 5.6 in
April 47°F (9°C) 4.3 in
May 52°F (11°C) 4.7 in
June 56°F (13°C) 3.9 in Driest
July 59°F (15°C) 4.4 in Warmest
August 59°F (15°C) 5.2 in
September 56°F (13°C) 6.1 in
October 52°F (11°C) 7.6 in
November 47°F (9°C) 8.4 in Wettest
December 45°F (7°C) 8.3 in

Ballyheige has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 44°F in January to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 72.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (8.4") and June the driest (3.9").

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Radio Stations near Ballyheige

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Kerry current affairs, music MP3 128 kbps
RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta gaelic, irish language AAC 128 kbps

Museums in Ballyheige

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Kerry County Museum

Libraries in Ballyheige

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Ballybunion Library0.0
Kerry Library & Kerry Library HQ0.0
Kerry Library Headquarters0.0

Hotels in Ballyheige

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

White Sands Hotel

Castles in Ballyheige

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ballyheigue Castle

Gyms in Ballyheige

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Lift Gym

Golf Courses in Ballyheige

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ballyheigue Castle Golf Club

Stadiums & Teams in Ballyheige

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Ballyheige

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kerry AirportKIRMedium Airport
Abbeyfeale AirfieldSmall Airport
Ardfert AirstripSmall Airport
Bantry AerodromeBYTSmall Airport
Inisheer AerodromeINQSmall Airport
Inishmaan AerodromeIIASmall Airport
Inishmore AerodromeIORSmall Airport
Spanish Point AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Ballyheige

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Ballyheigue Post Office

Treatment Centers in Ballyheige

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Motivation Weight Mangement

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ballyheige

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Kilmoyly Church
Our Lady's Holy Well
Our Lady's Holy Well
St Mary's Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Dublin
Area
45.0 km² (17.4 mi²)

🇮🇪 About Ireland

Capital Dublin
Population 4,853,506
Area 70,280 km²
GDP (USD) $567,372,737,459
GDP per capita $106,819
HDI 0.950
Life expectancy 82.9 years
Internet users 96.5%
Urban population 64.1%
Currency EUR (Euro)
Languages English, Irish
Calling code +353
TLD .ie
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Ireland

11 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Lá Caille
Feb 2 Saint Brigid's Day Lá Fhéile Bríde
Mar 17 Saint Patrick's Day Lá Fhéile Pádraig
Apr 3 Good Friday Aoine an Chéasta
Apr 6 Easter Monday Luan Cásca
May 4 May Day Lá Bealtaine
Jun 1 June Holiday Lá Saoire i mí an Mheithimh
Aug 3 August Holiday Lá Saoire i mí Lúnasa
Oct 26 October Holiday Lá Saoire i mí Dheireadh Fómhair
Dec 25 Christmas Day Lá Nollag
Dec 26 St. Stephen's Day Lá Fhéile Stiofáin

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ballyheige

What is the population of Ballyheige?

Ballyheige has a population of 724 residents and is located in Ireland. The population density is 42 people per square mile, spread across 17.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ballyheige?

Ballyheige has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 44°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. The area receives 205 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 72.1 inches.

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