City in County Sligo

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

🌦️ 50°F now🕔 1:27 AM local📅 Best: May and July👥 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 50°F (10°C) in Sligo with light drizzle. It feels like 43°F. Today runs from 47°F to 52°F. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 5.9/10 - fair - plan around the weather.

The best time to visit Sligo is May and July. The climate is temperate. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. August 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 slightly cooler than average for October. The forecast high of 52°F is 3.8°F below the 55°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 8.7/10. Gusts to 45 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 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 time1:27 AM (UTC+00:00)
Best monthsMay and July
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 50°F (10°C) with light drizzle. Humidity is 78% and wind is 14 mph.

When is the best time to visit Sligo?

May and July 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+00:00). The local time is 1:27 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 October 27, 2026 at 1:27 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
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