City in County Sligo

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☁️ 57°F now🕔 1:44 AM local📅 Best: May, July and August👥 20.000

Summary

Sligo is a city in County Sligo. Sligo is known for Yeats country and surf beaches. It has a population of about 20.000.

Right now it is 57°F (14°C) in Sligo with overcast. It feels like 57°F. Today runs from 56°F to 64°F. Chance of precipitation is 4%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.6/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit Sligo is May, 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 64°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 36°F.

The closest major airport is Dublin Airport (DUB), about 108 mi away. Nearby highlights include Snowdonia National Park, Lake District National Park, Isle of Skye and Edinburgh Castle.

In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 64°F is in line with the 64°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 5 PM to 8 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Sligo today at 9.9/10. 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.

Map of Sligo

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Coordinates: 54°16′35.8″N 8°28′34″W (54.2766, -8.4761)

Quick facts about Sligo

TypeCity
CountyCounty Sligo
CountryIreland
ContinentEurope
Coordinates54°16′35.8″N 8°28′34″W (54.2766, -8.4761)
Population20.000
Known forYeats country and surf beaches
Local time1:44 AM (UTC+01:00)
Best monthsMay, July and August
ClimateTemperate

Getting to Sligo

By air
By road, from nearby cities
  • Westport · 53 mi · roughly 1.2 h driving
  • Galway · 73 mi · roughly 1.7 h driving
  • Doolin · 95 mi · roughly 2.2 h driving
  • Belfast · 105 mi · roughly 2.4 h driving
  • Dublin · 111 mi · roughly 2.5 h driving
  • Limerick · 112 mi · roughly 2.6 h driving

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

Airports near Sligo

Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.

AirportCodeDistanceServes
Dublin AirportDUB108 miDublin

Things to do in Sligo

Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Sligo.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Sligo?

Sligo is a city in County Sligo. Its coordinates are 54.2766, -8.4761. It lies in Europe.

What is the weather like in Sligo right now?

It is currently 57°F (14°C) with overcast. Humidity is 82% and wind is 2 mph.

When is the best time to visit Sligo?

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

What time zone is Sligo in?

Sligo observes Europe/Dublin (UTC+01:00). The local time is 1:44 AM.

How many people live in Sligo?

Sligo has a population of approximately 20.000.

What is the nearest airport to Sligo?

The closest airports are Dublin Airport (DUB), 108 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Sligo?

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

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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 August 23, 2026 at 1:44 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
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