City in County Limerick

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

🌦️ 47°F now🕔 9:03 AM local📅 Best: July and August👥 102.000

Summary

Limerick is a city in County Limerick. Limerick is known for King John's Castle and the Shannon. It has a population of about 102.000.

Right now it is 47°F (9°C) in Limerick with light drizzle. It feels like 43°F. Today runs from 47°F to 64°F. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 5.9/10 - fair - plan around the weather.

The best time to visit Limerick is 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 68°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 35°F.

The closest major airport is Dublin Airport (DUB), about 111 mi away. Nearby highlights include Snowdonia National Park.

In plain terms. Today is slightly warmer than average for October. The forecast high of 64°F is 6.1°F above the 57°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 2 PM to 5 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Limerick today at 9.2/10. Gusts to 38 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 Limerick

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Coordinates: 52°39′49.7″N 8°37′36.1″W (52.6638, -8.6267)

Quick facts about Limerick

TypeCity
CountyCounty Limerick
CountryIreland
ContinentEurope
Coordinates52°39′49.7″N 8°37′36.1″W (52.6638, -8.6267)
Population102.000
Known forKing John's Castle and the Shannon
Local time9:03 AM (UTC+00:00)
Best monthsJuly and August
ClimateTemperate

Getting to Limerick

By air
By road, from nearby cities
  • Doolin · 40 mi · roughly 55 min driving
  • Galway · 46 mi · roughly 1 h driving
  • Cork · 53 mi · roughly 1.2 h driving
  • Killarney · 56 mi · roughly 1.3 h driving
  • Kilkenny · 58 mi · roughly 1.3 h driving
  • Waterford · 70 mi · roughly 1.6 h driving

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

Airports near Limerick

Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.

AirportCodeDistanceServes
Dublin AirportDUB111 miDublin

Things to do in Limerick

Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Limerick.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Limerick?

Limerick is a city in County Limerick. Its coordinates are 52.6638, -8.6267. It lies in Europe.

What is the weather like in Limerick right now?

It is currently 47°F (9°C) with light drizzle. Humidity is 91% and wind is 8 mph.

When is the best time to visit Limerick?

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

What time zone is Limerick in?

Limerick observes Europe/Dublin (UTC+00:00). The local time is 9:03 AM.

How many people live in Limerick?

Limerick has a population of approximately 102.000.

What is the nearest airport to Limerick?

The closest airports are Dublin Airport (DUB), 111 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Limerick?

Popular options include Snowdonia National Park.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-supported) - 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 26, 2026 at 9:03 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
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