County in Ireland

County Roscommon Travel Guide

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

☁️ 53°F now🕔 12:46 AM local📅 Best: July and August👥 70.000

Summary

County Roscommon is a county in Ireland. County Roscommon is a county in Ireland. It has a population of about 70.000.

Right now it is 53°F (12°C) in County Roscommon with overcast. It feels like 51°F. Today runs from 46°F to 62°F. Chance of precipitation is 12%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.9/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit County Roscommon 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 66°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 35°F.

The closest major airport is Dublin Airport (DUB), about 85 mi away. Nearby highlights include Snowdonia National Park and Lake District National Park.

In plain terms. Today is slightly cooler than average for August. The forecast high of 62°F is 3.4°F below the 65°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 4 PM to 7 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in County Roscommon today at 9.5/10. 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 Roscommon

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

Coordinates: 53°45′33.5″N 8°16′5.5″W (53.7593, -8.2682)

Weather in County Roscommon right now

☁️
53°F
Overcast · feels like 51°F
Humidity83%
Wind5 mph NW
Gusts9 mph
UV index0 · Low
Cloud cover86%
Pressure1012 hPa
VisibilityExcellent · 23 mi
Air quality28 · Good
Sunrise6:24 AM
Sunset8:47 PM
Moon🌔 Waxing gibbous · 75%

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 12:46 AM, Aug 23 local time.

Weekend outlook

Saturday, Aug 22

☁️ 62° / 46°

Overcast · 12% rain · wind 10 mph

Sunday, Aug 23

☁️ 65° / 45°

Overcast · 8% rain · wind 6 mph

Quick facts about County Roscommon

TypeCounty
CountryIreland
ContinentEurope
Coordinates53°45′33.5″N 8°16′5.5″W (53.7593, -8.2682)
Population70.000
Local time12:46 AM (UTC+01:00)
Best monthsJuly and August
ClimateTemperate

Things to do in County Roscommon

Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around County Roscommon.

Best time to visit County Roscommon

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

What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • Layers - the daily swing is 55°F, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
  • A packable rain shell - 4 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 Roscommon

Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.

AirportCodeDistanceServes
Dublin AirportDUB85 miDublin

Explore County Roscommon

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Frequently asked questions

Where is County Roscommon?

County Roscommon is a county in Ireland. Its coordinates are 53.7593, -8.2682. It lies in Europe.

What is the weather like in County Roscommon right now?

It is currently 53°F (12°C) with overcast. Humidity is 83% and wind is 5 mph.

When is the best time to visit County Roscommon?

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

What time zone is County Roscommon in?

County Roscommon observes Europe/Dublin (UTC+01:00). The local time is 12:46 AM.

How many people live in County Roscommon?

County Roscommon has a population of approximately 70.000.

What is the nearest airport to County Roscommon?

The closest airports are Dublin Airport (DUB), 85 mi away.

What are the top things to do in County Roscommon?

Popular options include Snowdonia National Park and Lake District National Park.

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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 12:46 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
Written byWriter at USPOTUS

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