County Monaghan Population (2026)
Population of County Monaghan with area, density and how it compares to nearby places.
Population of County Monaghan
County Monaghan ranks #23 by population among 26 comparable places in this atlas.
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Summary
County Monaghan is a county in Ireland. County Monaghan is a county in Ireland. It has a population of about 65.000.
Right now it is 47°F (9°C) in County Monaghan with heavy drizzle. It feels like 35°F. Today runs from 43°F to 51°F. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 5/10 - marginal.
The best time to visit County Monaghan 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 35°F.
The closest major airport is Dublin Airport (DUB), about 64 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 51°F is 5.4°F below the 56°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 6 PM to 9 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in County Monaghan today at 7.6/10. Gusts to 56 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.
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Coordinates: 54°14′57.1″N 6°58′5.9″W (54.2492, -6.9683)
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Where is County Monaghan?
County Monaghan is a county in Ireland. Its coordinates are 54.2492, -6.9683. It lies in Europe.
What is the weather like in County Monaghan right now?
It is currently 47°F (9°C) with heavy drizzle. Humidity is 83% and wind is 25 mph.
When is the best time to visit County Monaghan?
July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in County Monaghan, which has a temperate climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is County Monaghan in?
County Monaghan observes Europe/Dublin (UTC+00:00). The local time is 7:58 PM.
How many people live in County Monaghan?
County Monaghan has a population of approximately 65.000.
What is the nearest airport to County Monaghan?
The closest airports are Dublin Airport (DUB), 64 mi away.
What are the top things to do in County Monaghan?
Popular options include Snowdonia National Park, Lake District National Park, Edinburgh Castle, Old and New Towns of Edinburgh, Isle of Skye and Loch Ness.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (ie-counties) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
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| Method | Scores, 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 7:58 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.





