County in Ireland

County Leitrim Travel Guide

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

☁️ 53°F now🕔 2:22 AM local📅 Best: May, July and August👥 35.000

Summary

County Leitrim is a county in Ireland. County Leitrim is a county in Ireland. It has a population of about 35.000.

Right now it is 53°F (12°C) in County Leitrim with overcast. It feels like 52°F. Today runs from 52°F to 62°F. Chance of precipitation is 4%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.2/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit County Leitrim 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 65°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 35°F.

The closest major airport is Dublin Airport (DUB), about 86 mi away. Nearby highlights include Snowdonia National Park, Lake District National Park, Edinburgh Castle and Isle of Skye.

In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 62°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 County Leitrim 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 County Leitrim

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

Coordinates: 54°7′28.9″N 8°0′7.6″W (54.1247, -8.0021)

Weather in County Leitrim right now

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53°F
Overcast · feels like 52°F
Humidity87%
Wind2 mph NNE
Gusts4 mph
UV index0 · Low
Cloud cover85%
Pressure1005 hPa
VisibilityExcellent · 19 mi
Air quality27 · Good
Sunrise6:24 AM
Sunset8:44 PM
Moon🌔 Waxing gibbous · 75%

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 2:22 AM, Aug 23 local time.

Weekend outlook

Sunday, Aug 23

☁️ 62° / 52°

Overcast · 4% rain · wind 5 mph

Saturday, Aug 29

🌦️ 63° / 57°

Light drizzle · 48% rain · wind 14 mph

Quick facts about County Leitrim

TypeCounty
CountryIreland
ContinentEurope
Coordinates54°7′28.9″N 8°0′7.6″W (54.1247, -8.0021)
Population35.000
Local time2:22 AM (UTC+01:00)
Best monthsMay, July and August
ClimateTemperate

Things to do in County Leitrim

Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around County Leitrim.

Best time to visit County Leitrim

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

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

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

What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • A packable rain shell - 5 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
Worth avoiding
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.

Airports near County Leitrim

Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.

AirportCodeDistanceServes
Dublin AirportDUB86 miDublin

Explore County Leitrim

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Frequently asked questions

Where is County Leitrim?

County Leitrim is a county in Ireland. Its coordinates are 54.1247, -8.0021. It lies in Europe.

What is the weather like in County Leitrim right now?

It is currently 53°F (12°C) with overcast. Humidity is 87% and wind is 2 mph.

When is the best time to visit County Leitrim?

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

What time zone is County Leitrim in?

County Leitrim observes Europe/Dublin (UTC+01:00). The local time is 2:22 AM.

How many people live in County Leitrim?

County Leitrim has a population of approximately 35.000.

What is the nearest airport to County Leitrim?

The closest airports are Dublin Airport (DUB), 86 mi away.

What are the top things to do in County Leitrim?

Popular options include Snowdonia National Park, Lake District National Park, Edinburgh Castle, Isle of Skye 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 August 23, 2026 at 2:22 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
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