County in Ireland

County Meath Travel Guide

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

☁️ 55°F now🕔 12:00 AM local📅 Best: May, June, July, August and September👥 220.000

Summary

County Meath is a county in Ireland. County Meath is a county in Ireland. It has a population of about 220.000.

Right now it is 55°F (13°C) in County Meath with overcast. It feels like 47°F. Today runs from 44°F to 55°F. Chance of precipitation is 98%. Sightseeing conditions score 6.1/10 - fair - plan around the weather.

The best time to visit County Meath is May, June, July, August and September. The climate is temperate. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 68°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 36°F.

The closest major airport is Dublin Airport (DUB), about 20 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 about average for October. The forecast high of 55°F is in line with the 57°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 Meath today at 8.2/10. Gusts to 39 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 Meath

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

Coordinates: 53°36′19.8″N 6°39′23″W (53.6055, -6.6564)

Weather in County Meath right now

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55°F
Overcast · feels like 47°F
Humidity82%
Wind19 mph SW
Gusts35 mph
UV index0 · Low
Cloud cover93%
Pressure982 hPa
VisibilityExcellent · 29 mi
Air quality31 · Good
Sunrise7:16 AM
Sunset5:03 PM
Moon🌕 Full moon · 99%

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 12:00 AM, Oct 27 local time.

Weekend outlook

Saturday, Oct 31

🌦️ 58° / 52°

Drizzle · 33% rain · wind 8 mph

Sunday, Nov 1

🌦️ 52° / 43°

Light drizzle · 18% rain · wind 8 mph

Quick facts about County Meath

TypeCounty
CountryIreland
ContinentEurope
Coordinates53°36′19.8″N 6°39′23″W (53.6055, -6.6564)
Population220.000
Local time12:00 AM (UTC+00:00)
Best monthsMay, June, July, August and September
ClimateTemperate

Things to do in County Meath

Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around County Meath.

Best time to visit County Meath

Go in May, June, July, August and September. 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.

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What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • A packable rain shell - 2 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 39 mph.
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.

Airports near County Meath

Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.

AirportCodeDistanceServes
Dublin AirportDUB20 miDublin
London Heathrow AirportLHR299 miLondon

Explore County Meath

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Frequently asked questions

Where is County Meath?

County Meath is a county in Ireland. Its coordinates are 53.6055, -6.6564. It lies in Europe.

What is the weather like in County Meath right now?

It is currently 55°F (13°C) with overcast. Humidity is 82% and wind is 19 mph.

When is the best time to visit County Meath?

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

What time zone is County Meath in?

County Meath observes Europe/Dublin (UTC+00:00). The local time is 12:00 AM.

How many people live in County Meath?

County Meath has a population of approximately 220.000.

What is the nearest airport to County Meath?

The closest airports are Dublin Airport (DUB), 20 mi away and London Heathrow Airport (LHR), 299 mi away.

What are the top things to do in County Meath?

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 27, 2026 at 12:00 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
Written byWriter at USPOTUS

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