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Kinsale, Ireland

Munster · Ireland

Kinsale is a small city in Munster, Ireland with a population of 5,281. Elevation: 148 ft (45 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

5,281 Population 2,055/sq mi density
148 ft Elevation 45 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
43.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Dublin Timezone

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About Kinsale

Kinsale

Kinsale is a historic port and fishing town in County Cork, Ireland. Located approximately 25 km (16 mi) south of Cork City on the southeast coast near the Old Head of Kinsale, it sits at the mouth of the River Bandon, and has a population of 5,991 which increases in the summer when tourism peaks. The town is in a civil parish of the same name.

People

Population5,281
Density2,055/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain43.4 in/yr
Sunny Days257/yr
Elevation148 ft (45 m)
Population5,281
Population Density2,055 / sq mi
Elevation148 ft (45 m)
Coordinates51.7075°, -8.5306°
TimezoneEurope/Dublin
Country🇮🇪 Ireland
State / ProvinceMunster
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation43.4 inches (1,103 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Kinsale

Kinsale is a small city in Ireland (Munster) with a population of 5,281. The city sits at an elevation of 148 feet (45 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 43°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Dublin.

Climate in Kinsale

Kinsale has an average annual temperature of 10°C (50°F). The hottest month is Jul (15.1°C), the coldest is Jan (5.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1248 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 5.8°C / 42°F 3.3° / 8.3° 131.7
Feb 5.8°C / 42°F 3.1° / 8.5° 99.6
Mar 6.9°C / 44°F 3.8° / 10° 91.5
Apr 8.6°C / 47°F 5.1° / 12° 85.1
May 11°C / 52°F 7.4° / 14.6° 78.4
Jun 13.5°C / 56°F 9.9° / 17.1° 87.9
Jul 15.1°C / 59°F 11.6° / 18.6° 85.9
Aug 15°C / 59°F 11.5° / 18.5° 97.8
Sep 13.3°C / 56°F 10° / 16.6° 91.4
Oct 10.6°C / 51°F 7.7° / 13.4° 139.5
Nov 7.8°C / 46°F 5.2° / 10.4° 125.2
Dec 6.2°C / 43°F 3.8° / 8.6° 133.8
Kinsale experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 257 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 148 feet.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average49.9°F
8% below Ireland avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days257 days/yr

Geography

Elevation148 ft (45 m)
Area2.6 sq mi (6.7 km²)
Population Density2,055/sq mi
Coordinates51.7075°N, 8.5306°W
TimezoneEurope/Dublin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.4"
14% above Ireland avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 5.24"
Driest Month (Jun) 2.20"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 5.2 in Coldest, Wettest
February 43°F (6°C) 4.3 in
March 45°F (7°C) 3.6 in
April 47°F (8°C) 2.3 in
May 51°F (11°C) 2.6 in
June 56°F (13°C) 2.2 in Driest
July 59°F (15°C) 2.3 in Warmest
August 59°F (15°C) 3.0 in
September 56°F (13°C) 3.6 in
October 51°F (11°C) 4.7 in
November 47°F (8°C) 4.5 in
December 44°F (7°C) 5.1 in

Kinsale has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 43°F in January to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.2") and June the driest (2.2").

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Schools in Kinsale

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Saint Eltins Primary School - - - -
Kinsale Community School - - - -
Ballinspittle National School - - - -
St. Multose National School - - - -
Kinsale Gaelscoil - - - -
Dunderrow National School - - - -
Summercove National School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Kinsale

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Deep House Radio deep house MP3 128 kbps
C103 West - AAC 128 kbps
West Cork FM local radio MP3 128 kbps
BRIAN DALY community radio, religious MP3
C103 North - AAC 128 kbps
West Limerick 102 fm local radio MP3 128 kbps
UCC 98.3FM current affairs, music MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Kinsale

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Cobh Museum
Collins Barracks Military Museum
Cork City Gaol
Cork Folklore Project
Cork Public Museum
Desmond Castle
Glucksman Gallery
Heritage Centre
Kinsale Regional Museum & Courthouse
Lifetime Lab
Lusitania Museum
Nano Nagle Heritage Centre
Passage West Maritime Museum
The Butter Museum
The Counting House
West Cork Heritage Centre

Libraries in Kinsale

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Ballincollig Public Library0.0
Bandon Library0.0
Bishopstown Library0.0
Blackpool Library0.0
Blarney Library0.0
Boole Library0.0
Carrigaline Library0.0
Cork City & County Archives0.0
Cork City Library0.0
Cork County Library0.0
Cork County Library0.0
County Library0.0
Douglas Library0.0
Glanmire Library0.0
Hollyhill Library0.0
Kinsale Public Library0.0
Mayfield Library0.0
MTU Library0.0
Passage West Library0.0
Tory Top Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Kinsale

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Blackrock Sunday Market
English Market
Marina Market

Hotels in Kinsale

5 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Actons Hotel
Blue Haven
Kinsale Hotel & Spa
The White Lady Hotel
Trident Hotel

Restaurants in Kinsale

32 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Atlantis Restaurant
Bastion
Bia
Bruno's
Cobra Tandoori
Dino's Family Restaurant
Finns' Farmcut
Fishy Fishy
Hamlets of Kinsale
Jade House
Jim Edwards
Leona’s on Market Street
Malay Kitchen
Man Friday
Max's Seafood Restaurant
N19 Restaurant
Rare 1784
Saint Francis Provisions
Sidney’s Bar & Brasserie
Tabasu
The Black Pig
The Blue Haven Bar & Bistro
The Blue Room
The High Tide
The Rockpool Restaurant
The Spaniard
The Speckled Door
The White House Restaurant
The White Lady Restaurant
Toddies @ The Bulman
Wharf Tavern
Wild Restaurant Cork

Cafes in Kinsale

15 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bean & Berry
Charles Fort Tea Rooms
Cosy Cafe
Jesk of Kinsale
Jo's Cafe & Rooms
Kinsale Coffee
Le Bistro
Lemon Leaf
OHK Cafe
Salvi's Cafe
Stranded
The Milk Market Café
The Old Bank House
The Post House
Wild and Tame

Monuments in Kinsale

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Lusitania Memorial

Castles in Kinsale

4 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

De Courcey Castle
Desmond Castle
Kilgobbin Castle
Ringrone Castle

Clinics in Kinsale

3 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ballinspittle Health Centre
HSE Kinsale Primary Care Centre
Kinsale Medical

Dentists in Kinsale

3 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kinsale Dental
Market Dental
Market Quay Dental Surgery

Veterinaries in Kinsale

2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Glasslyn Veterinary Clinic
Riverview Veterinary Group - Kinsale

Gas Stations in Kinsale

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

IE #491282717
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Banks in Kinsale

3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

AIB
Bank of Ireland
First South Credit Union

Gyms in Kinsale

5 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Actons Hotel Leisure Centre
CrossFit
Kinsale Pilates Studio
Kinsale SpinFit
Rogue Fitness

Golf Courses in Kinsale

3 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Garrettstown Old Head Pitch And Putt Club
Kinsale Golf Club
Old Head Golf Links

Breweries in Kinsale

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Blacks Brewery & Distillery
Blarney Brewing Company
Cotton Ball Brewing Company
Elbow Lane Brew and Smoke House
Original 7
Rising Sons Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Kinsale

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Airports Near Kinsale

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cork International AirportORKLarge Airport
Clonakilty Airstrip-Small Airport
Eniskeane Airfield-Small Airport
Feohanagh Airstrip-Small Airport
Rathcoole Aerodrome-Small Airport

Post Offices in Kinsale

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Ballinspittle Post Office
Kinsale Post Office

Treatment Centers in Kinsale

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
The Glen and District Neighbourhood Youth Project

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kinsale

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Carmelite Friary
Holy Trinity Church
Methodist Church
Saint Multose Church
St. John the Baptist Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Dublin
Elevation
10 m (33 ft)
Area
6.7 km² (2.6 mi²)
Website
kinsale.ie
Twinned With
Antibes, Juan-les-Pins, Newport, Portofino, The Mumbles

🇮🇪 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 Kinsale

What is the population of Kinsale?

Kinsale has a population of 5,281 residents and is located in Ireland. The population density is 2,055 people per square mile, spread across 2.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kinsale?

Kinsale has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 43°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. The area receives 257 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 43.4 inches.

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