County in Ireland

County Donegal Map

Interactive map of County Donegal with coordinates, nearby places, airports and travel highlights.

☁️ 52°F now🕔 12:18 AM local📅 Best: May and July👥 167.000

Summary

County Donegal is a county in Ireland. County Donegal is a county in Ireland. It has a population of about 167.000.

Right now it is 52°F (11°C) in County Donegal with overcast. It feels like 42°F. Today runs from 47°F to 53°F. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 5.7/10 - fair - plan around the weather.

The best time to visit County Donegal is May and July. The climate is temperate. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 64°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 36°F.

The closest major airport is Dublin Airport (DUB), about 113 mi away. Nearby highlights include Isle of Skye, Lake District National Park, Snowdonia National Park and Edinburgh Castle.

In plain terms. Today is slightly cooler than average for October. The forecast high of 53°F is 2.7°F below the 55°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 11 AM to 2 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in County Donegal today at 8.1/10. Gusts to 47 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Map of County Donegal

Interactive map with nearby places. Switch between street, terrain and satellite views.

Coordinates: 54°39′13.7″N 8°6′34.6″W (54.6538, -8.1096)

Quick facts about County Donegal

TypeCounty
CountryIreland
ContinentEurope
Coordinates54°39′13.7″N 8°6′34.6″W (54.6538, -8.1096)
Population167.000
Local time12:18 AM (UTC+00:00)
Best monthsMay and July
ClimateTemperate

Neighboring counties in Ireland

Sorted by distance from County Donegal.

Getting to County Donegal

By air
By road, from nearby cities
  • Sligo · 30 mi · roughly 41 min driving
  • Westport · 82 mi · roughly 1.9 h driving
  • Belfast · 87 mi · roughly 2 h driving
  • Galway · 103 mi · roughly 2.4 h driving
  • Dublin · 117 mi · roughly 2.7 h driving
  • Doolin · 125 mi · roughly 2.9 h driving

Distances are straight-line; driving times assume a 70 km/h average and no traffic.

Airports near County Donegal

Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.

AirportCodeDistanceServes
Dublin AirportDUB113 miDublin

Things to do in County Donegal

Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around County Donegal.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is County Donegal?

County Donegal is a county in Ireland. Its coordinates are 54.6538, -8.1096. It lies in Europe.

What is the weather like in County Donegal right now?

It is currently 52°F (11°C) with overcast. Humidity is 79% and wind is 19 mph.

When is the best time to visit County Donegal?

May and July offer the most comfortable conditions in County Donegal, which has a temperate climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is County Donegal in?

County Donegal observes Europe/Dublin (UTC+00:00). The local time is 12:18 AM.

How many people live in County Donegal?

County Donegal has a population of approximately 167.000.

What is the nearest airport to County Donegal?

The closest airports are Dublin Airport (DUB), 113 mi away.

What are the top things to do in County Donegal?

Popular options include Isle of Skye, Lake District National Park, Snowdonia National Park, Edinburgh Castle, Old and New Towns of Edinburgh and Loch Ness.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (ie-counties) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, 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 October 27, 2026 at 12:18 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
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