County in Ireland

County Clare Travel Guide

County Clare travel guide: interactive map, live weather, best time to visit, things to do and nearby places.

🌦️ 48°F now🕔 3:41 AM local📅 Best: July and August👥 127.000

Summary

County Clare is a county in Ireland. County Clare is a county in Ireland. It has a population of about 127.000.

Right now it is 48°F (9°C) in County Clare with drizzle. It feels like 42°F. Today runs from 46°F to 63°F. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 5.8/10 - fair - plan around the weather.

The best time to visit County Clare is July and August. The climate is temperate. January, November 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 37°F.

The closest major airport is Dublin Airport (DUB), about 119 mi away. Nearby highlights include Snowdonia National Park.

In plain terms. Today is slightly warmer than average for October. The forecast high of 63°F is 5.2°F above the 58°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 County Clare today at 8.9/10. 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 County Clare

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

Coordinates: 52°50′37″N 8°59′11″W (52.8436, -8.9864)

Weather in County Clare right now

🌦️
48°F
Drizzle · feels like 42°F
Humidity95%
Wind11 mph SSE
Gusts23 mph
UV index0 · Low
Cloud cover100%
Pressure999 hPa
VisibilityGood · 10 mi
Air quality30 · Good
Sunrise7:22 AM
Sunset5:17 PM
Moon🌕 Full moon · 100%

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 3:41 AM, Oct 26 local time.

Weekend outlook

Saturday, Oct 31

🌦️ 59° / 40°

Light drizzle · 43% rain · wind 6 mph

Sunday, Nov 1

🌥️ 51° / 38°

Fog · 22% rain · wind 6 mph

Quick facts about County Clare

TypeCounty
CountryIreland
ContinentEurope
Coordinates52°50′37″N 8°59′11″W (52.8436, -8.9864)
Population127.000
Local time3:41 AM (UTC+00:00)
Best monthsJuly and August
ClimateTemperate

Things to do in County Clare

Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around County Clare.

Best time to visit County Clare

Go in July and August. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: January, November and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

January★★☆☆☆
February★★★☆☆
March★★★☆☆
April★★★☆☆
May★★★★☆
June★★★★☆
July★★★★☆
August★★★★☆
September★★★★☆
October★★★☆☆
November★★★☆☆
December★★☆☆☆

What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
  • A packable rain shell - 6 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
Worth avoiding
  • Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints while gusts stay above 38 mph.
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid January, November and December - historically the least comfortable months here.

Airports near County Clare

Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.

AirportCodeDistanceServes
Dublin AirportDUB119 miDublin

Cities in County Clare

1 cities mapped in this atlas

Explore County Clare

Every topic we hold for this place, and the same topic for the places around it.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is County Clare?

County Clare is a county in Ireland. Its coordinates are 52.8436, -8.9864. It lies in Europe.

What is the weather like in County Clare right now?

It is currently 48°F (9°C) with drizzle. Humidity is 95% and wind is 11 mph.

When is the best time to visit County Clare?

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

What time zone is County Clare in?

County Clare observes Europe/Dublin (UTC+00:00). The local time is 3:41 AM.

How many people live in County Clare?

County Clare has a population of approximately 127.000.

What is the nearest airport to County Clare?

The closest airports are Dublin Airport (DUB), 119 mi away.

What are the top things to do in County Clare?

Popular options include Snowdonia National Park.

What places are in County Clare?

County Clare covers 1 places in this atlas, including Doolin.

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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 26, 2026 at 3:41 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
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