County in Ireland

County Sligo Travel Guide

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

☁️ 56°F now🕔 12:11 AM local📅 Best: May, July and August👥 70.000

Summary

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

Right now it is 56°F (14°C) in County Sligo with overcast. It feels like 56°F. Today runs from 54°F to 63°F. Chance of precipitation is 8%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.4/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit County Sligo 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 64°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 36°F.

The closest major airport is Dublin Airport (DUB), about 108 mi away. Nearby highlights include Snowdonia National Park, Lake District National Park, Isle of Skye and Edinburgh Castle.

In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 63°F is in line with the 64°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 3 PM to 6 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in County Sligo today at 9.8/10. 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 Sligo

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

Coordinates: 54°16′35.8″N 8°28′34″W (54.2766, -8.4761)

Weather in County Sligo right now

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56°F
Overcast · feels like 56°F
Humidity79%
Wind2 mph N
Gusts5 mph
UV index0.4 · Low
Cloud cover97%
Pressure1025 hPa
VisibilityExcellent · 23 mi
Air quality29 · Good
Sunrise6:23 AM
Sunset8:49 PM
Moon🌔 Waxing gibbous · 75%

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 12:11 AM, Aug 23 local time.

Weekend outlook

Saturday, Aug 22

☁️ 63° / 54°

Overcast · 8% rain · wind 9 mph

Sunday, Aug 23

☁️ 66° / 53°

Overcast · 14% rain · wind 6 mph

Quick facts about County Sligo

TypeCounty
CountryIreland
ContinentEurope
Coordinates54°16′35.8″N 8°28′34″W (54.2766, -8.4761)
Population70.000
Local time12:11 AM (UTC+01:00)
Best monthsMay, July and August
ClimateTemperate

Things to do in County Sligo

Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around County Sligo.

Best time to visit County Sligo

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
  • Layers - the daily swing is 54°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 Sligo

Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.

AirportCodeDistanceServes
Dublin AirportDUB108 miDublin

Cities in County Sligo

1 cities mapped in this atlas

Explore County Sligo

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 Sligo?

County Sligo is a county in Ireland. Its coordinates are 54.2766, -8.4761. It lies in Europe.

What is the weather like in County Sligo right now?

It is currently 56°F (14°C) with overcast. Humidity is 79% and wind is 2 mph.

When is the best time to visit County Sligo?

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

What time zone is County Sligo in?

County Sligo observes Europe/Dublin (UTC+01:00). The local time is 12:11 AM.

How many people live in County Sligo?

County Sligo has a population of approximately 70.000.

What is the nearest airport to County Sligo?

The closest airports are Dublin Airport (DUB), 108 mi away.

What are the top things to do in County Sligo?

Popular options include Snowdonia National Park, Lake District National Park, Isle of Skye, Edinburgh Castle and Old and New Towns of Edinburgh.

What places are in County Sligo?

County Sligo covers 1 places in this atlas, including Sligo.

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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 12:11 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
Written byWriter at USPOTUS

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