Best Time to Visit County Waterford
Best time to visit County Waterford: June, July and August. Month-by-month temperature, rainfall and crowd guidance.
Best time to visit County Waterford
Go in June, July and August. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, February and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Climate in County Waterford month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46° | 37° | 5,9 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 50° | 41° | 4,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| March | 52° | 41° | 4,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 55° | 44° | 3,9 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 61° | 48° | 3,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 64° | 52° | 3,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 69° | 55° | 2,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 67° | 55° | 2,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 63° | 51° | 5,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 57° | 48° | 6,2 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| November | 52° | 43° | 4,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 50° | 42° | 4,7 in | ★★★☆☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
How County Waterford compares with nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against County Waterford.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| County Wexford | 28 mi | 52°F | about the same | 49 in |
| County Kilkenny | 28 mi | 51°F | 33°F cooler | 41 in |
| Kilkenny | 28 mi | 51°F | 33°F cooler | 41 in |
| County Carlow | 41 mi | 51°F | 33°F cooler | 39 in |
| County Tipperary | 47 mi | 50°F | 33°F cooler | 49 in |
Best time to visit each city in County Waterford
1 cities mapped in this atlas
What to pack, what to skip
- A packable rain shell - 4 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
Summary
County Waterford is a county in Ireland. County Waterford is a county in Ireland. It has a population of about 127.000.
Right now it is 56°F (13°C) in County Waterford with overcast. It feels like 55°F. Today runs from 54°F to 67°F. Chance of precipitation is 4%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.4/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit County Waterford is June, July and August. The climate is temperate. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 69°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 37°F.
The closest major airport is Dublin Airport (DUB), about 88 mi away. Nearby highlights include Snowdonia National Park, Lake District National Park, Stonehenge, Avebury and Associated Sites and Stonehenge.
In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 67°F is in line with the 67°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 1 PM to 4 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. hiking is the strongest bet in County Waterford today at 9.7/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Weather in County Waterford right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 2:41 AM, Aug 23 local time.
Weekend outlook
☁️ 67° / 54°
Overcast · 4% rain · wind 8 mph
☁️ 65° / 59°
Overcast · 31% rain · wind 18 mph
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Frequently asked questions
Where is County Waterford?
County Waterford is a county in Ireland. Its coordinates are 52.2593, -7.1101. It lies in Europe.
What is the weather like in County Waterford right now?
It is currently 56°F (13°C) with overcast. Humidity is 77% and wind is 3 mph.
When is the best time to visit County Waterford?
June, July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in County Waterford, which has a temperate climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is County Waterford in?
County Waterford observes Europe/Dublin (UTC+01:00). The local time is 2:41 AM.
How many people live in County Waterford?
County Waterford has a population of approximately 127.000.
What is the nearest airport to County Waterford?
The closest airports are Dublin Airport (DUB), 88 mi away, London Heathrow Airport (LHR), 289 mi away and London Gatwick Airport (LGW), 306 mi away.
What are the top things to do in County Waterford?
Popular options include Snowdonia National Park, Lake District National Park, Stonehenge, Avebury and Associated Sites and Stonehenge.
What places are in County Waterford?
County Waterford covers 1 places in this atlas, including Waterford.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (ie-counties) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated August 23, 2026 at 2:41 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
