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Listowel offers a quiet, community-focused Irish life with easy access to the west coast’s rugged beauty—ideal for those seeking a slower pace without complete isolation. Daily life revolves around local pubs, historic streets, and nearby farmland, where neighbors tend to know each other. Housing remains more affordable than in larger Irish towns, and basic services are within walking distance. Public transport connects to key regional hubs, though options are limited compared to cities. While healthcare and emergency services are reliable, specialized care requires travel to Limerick or Kerry. The expat presence is small, so integration into local circles helps. It’s well-suited for those valuing privacy and tradition, but less so for those seeking cosmopolitan energy or built-in expat networks.
Listowel has a temperate oceanic climate (Köppen Cfb) with mild summers, cool winters, and frequent cloud cover and rainfall throughout the year. Long-term climate data for Listowel and nearby Kerry stations show conditions that are generally humid, windy, and only moderately sunny compared with drier continental climates. The current weather pattern of mild temperatures and humidity is consistent with the area’s maritime climate.
Summer Average
15°C
Winter Average
6°C
Climate Type
Oceanic
Rainy Days
180
Sunny Days
130
Humidity
80%
Spring
March - May
8-14°C
Spring is cool and changeable, with increasing daylight but frequent showers and breezy conditions. Temperatures usually rise gradually through the season as the Atlantic influence remains strong.
High rainfall
Summer
June - August
14-19°C
Summer is mild rather than hot, with comfortable daytime temperatures and occasional sunny spells. Rain can still occur often, though the warmest months are generally the driest and brightest of the year.
Moderate rainfall
Autumn
September - November
9-15°C
Autumn becomes cooler, wetter, and cloudier, with weather often shifting quickly between dry and wet periods. Atlantic storms and strong winds become more common later in the season.
High rainfall
Winter
December - February
4-8°C
Winter is relatively mild for the latitude, with temperatures usually above freezing but frequent rain, wind, and overcast skies. Frost and snow can occur, but they are typically infrequent and short-lived.
High rainfall
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Air Quality
Listowel
Advantages
Listowel
Rich literary and cultural heritage
Strong community spirit and events
Affordable cost of living
Peaceful small-town atmosphere
Close-knit local connections
Disadvantages
Listowel
Limited job opportunities locally
No universities nearby
Sparse public transport
Few nightlife options
Young people emigrate
Safety & Security in Listowel
Overall Safety Score
Includes resilience and environmental factors
Moderate
51
/100
Ireland Avg
53
Europe Avg
58
Worldwide Avg
56
Crime & Safety Metrics
Thermometer compares Listowel to Ireland averages using different marker styles.Compare:
Listowel
Ireland Average
No city-specific data available — showing Ireland country averages instead.
Safety Index
0510
Moderate
Safety from Crime
0510
Moderate
Safe Alone (Day)
0510
Moderate
Safe Alone (Night)
0510
Low
Safety from Violent Crime
0510
Moderate
Safety from Property Crime
0510
Concerning
Environmental & Natural Hazard Risks
Resilience Score: 62/100
No data for Listowel — showing hazard indicators from nearby Limerick (~63 km).
