County in Ireland

County Wexford Travel Guide

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

☀️ 52°F now🕔 12:45 AM local📅 Best: May, June, July and August👥 163.000

Summary

County Wexford is a county in Ireland. County Wexford is a county in Ireland. It has a population of about 163.000.

Right now it is 52°F (11°C) in County Wexford with clear sky. It feels like 48°F. Today runs from 50°F to 63°F. Chance of precipitation is 18%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.5/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit County Wexford is May, June, July and August. The climate is temperate. January, November and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 69°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 37°F.

The closest major airport is Dublin Airport (DUB), about 75 mi away. Nearby highlights include Snowdonia National Park, Lake District National Park, Stonehenge, Avebury and Associated Sites and Stonehenge.

In plain terms. Today is slightly cooler than average for August. The forecast high of 63°F is 4°F below the 67°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. hiking is the strongest bet in County Wexford today at 9.1/10. 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 Wexford

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

Coordinates: 52°20′12.8″N 6°27′47.9″W (52.3369, -6.4633)

Weather in County Wexford right now

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52°F
Clear sky · feels like 48°F
Humidity79%
Wind7 mph N
Gusts13 mph
UV index0.8 · Low
Cloud cover17%
Pressure1023 hPa
VisibilityExcellent · 25 mi
Air quality36 · Good
Sunrise6:20 AM
Sunset8:36 PM
Moon🌔 Waxing gibbous · 75%

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 12:45 AM, Aug 23 local time.

Weekend outlook

Saturday, Aug 22

☁️ 63° / 50°

Overcast · 18% rain · wind 9 mph

Sunday, Aug 23

⛅ 64° / 52°

Partly cloudy · 8% rain · wind 11 mph

Quick facts about County Wexford

TypeCounty
CountryIreland
ContinentEurope
Coordinates52°20′12.8″N 6°27′47.9″W (52.3369, -6.4633)
Population163.000
Local time12:45 AM (UTC+01:00)
Best monthsMay, June, July and August
ClimateTemperate

Things to do in County Wexford

Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around County Wexford.

Best time to visit County Wexford

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

Hardest months: January, November 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 packable rain shell - 3 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
Worth avoiding
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid January, November and December - historically the least comfortable months here.

Airports near County Wexford

Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.

AirportCodeDistanceServes
Dublin AirportDUB75 miDublin
London Heathrow AirportLHR263 miLondon
London Gatwick AirportLGW281 miSussex

Explore County Wexford

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 Wexford?

County Wexford is a county in Ireland. Its coordinates are 52.3369, -6.4633. It lies in Europe.

What is the weather like in County Wexford right now?

It is currently 52°F (11°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 79% and wind is 7 mph.

When is the best time to visit County Wexford?

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

What time zone is County Wexford in?

County Wexford observes Europe/Dublin (UTC+01:00). The local time is 12:45 AM.

How many people live in County Wexford?

County Wexford has a population of approximately 163.000.

What is the nearest airport to County Wexford?

The closest airports are Dublin Airport (DUB), 75 mi away, London Heathrow Airport (LHR), 263 mi away and London Gatwick Airport (LGW), 281 mi away.

What are the top things to do in County Wexford?

Popular options include Snowdonia National Park, Lake District National Park, Stonehenge, Avebury and Associated Sites and Stonehenge.

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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 12:45 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
Written byWriter at USPOTUS

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