County in Ireland

County Westmeath Map

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

☁️ 46°F now🕔 12:40 PM local📅 Best: July and August👥 96.000

Summary

County Westmeath is a county in Ireland. County Westmeath is a county in Ireland. It has a population of about 96.000.

Right now it is 46°F (8°C) in County Westmeath with partly cloudy. It feels like 33°F. Today runs from 43°F to 50°F. Chance of precipitation is 13%. Sightseeing conditions score 7/10 - good conditions.

The best time to visit County Westmeath 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 67°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 36°F.

The closest major airport is Dublin Airport (DUB), about 50 mi away. Nearby highlights include Snowdonia National Park, Lake District National Park, Edinburgh Castle and Old and New Towns of Edinburgh.

In plain terms. Today is slightly cooler than average for October. The forecast high of 50°F is 5.9°F below the 56°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 12 PM to 3 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. photography is the strongest bet in County Westmeath today at 8.7/10. Gusts to 48 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges.

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

Map of County Westmeath

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

Coordinates: 53°32′4.2″N 7°27′55.1″W (53.5345, -7.4653)

Quick facts about County Westmeath

TypeCounty
CountryIreland
ContinentEurope
Coordinates53°32′4.2″N 7°27′55.1″W (53.5345, -7.4653)
Population96.000
Local time12:40 PM (UTC+00:00)
Best monthsJuly and August
ClimateTemperate

Neighboring counties in Ireland

Sorted by distance from County Westmeath.

Getting to County Westmeath

By air
By road, from nearby cities
  • Dublin · 51 mi · roughly 1.2 h driving
  • Kilkenny · 62 mi · roughly 1.4 h driving
  • Sligo · 66 mi · roughly 1.5 h driving
  • Galway · 68 mi · roughly 1.6 h driving
  • Limerick · 77 mi · roughly 1.8 h driving
  • Westport · 86 mi · roughly 2 h driving

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

Airports near County Westmeath

Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.

AirportCodeDistanceServes
Dublin AirportDUB50 miDublin

Things to do in County Westmeath

Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around County Westmeath.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is County Westmeath?

County Westmeath is a county in Ireland. Its coordinates are 53.5345, -7.4653. It lies in Europe.

What is the weather like in County Westmeath right now?

It is currently 46°F (8°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 72% and wind is 25 mph.

When is the best time to visit County Westmeath?

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

What time zone is County Westmeath in?

County Westmeath observes Europe/Dublin (UTC+00:00). The local time is 12:40 PM.

How many people live in County Westmeath?

County Westmeath has a population of approximately 96.000.

What is the nearest airport to County Westmeath?

The closest airports are Dublin Airport (DUB), 50 mi away.

What are the top things to do in County Westmeath?

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

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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 25, 2026 at 12:40 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
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