County in Ireland

County Monaghan Travel Guide

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

🌧️ 52°F now🕔 12:00 AM local📅 Best: July and August👥 65.000

Active alerts for County Monaghan

⚠️Tue, Oct 27: damaging gusts to 42 mph.

Derived from the forecast. No official alert feed is wired for this country yet.

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 52°F (11°C) in County Monaghan with heavy drizzle. It feels like 44°F. Today runs from 45°F to 52°F. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 5.8/10 - fair - plan around the weather.

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 52°F is 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 8.2/10. Gusts to 42 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 Monaghan

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

Coordinates: 54°14′57.1″N 6°58′5.9″W (54.2492, -6.9683)

Weather in County Monaghan right now

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52°F
Heavy drizzle · feels like 44°F
Humidity82%
Wind18 mph SW
Gusts36 mph
UV index0 · Low
Cloud cover66%
Pressure978 hPa
VisibilityExcellent · 31 mi
Air quality31 · Good
Sunrise7:19 AM
Sunset5:03 PM
Moon🌕 Full moon · 99%

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

⚠️Tue, Oct 27: damaging gusts to 42 mph.

Weekend outlook

Saturday, Oct 31

🌦️ 52° / 48°

Drizzle · 33% rain · wind 6 mph

Sunday, Nov 1

🌦️ 51° / 34°

Light drizzle · 18% rain · wind 7 mph

Quick facts about County Monaghan

TypeCounty
CountryIreland
ContinentEurope
Coordinates54°14′57.1″N 6°58′5.9″W (54.2492, -6.9683)
Population65.000
Local time12:00 AM (UTC+00:00)
Best monthsJuly and August
ClimateTemperate

Things to do in County Monaghan

Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around County Monaghan.

Best time to visit County Monaghan

Go in 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★★☆☆☆
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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 - 4 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 42 mph.
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.

Airports near County Monaghan

Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.

AirportCodeDistanceServes
Dublin AirportDUB64 miDublin

Explore County Monaghan

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Frequently asked questions

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 52°F (11°C) with heavy drizzle. Humidity is 82% and wind is 18 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 12:00 AM.

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 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
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