Ireland Weather Forecast
Ireland weather: 54°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Ireland is a country in Europe. Ireland is a country in Europe with its capital at Dublin. It has a population of about 5.2 million. The capital is Dublin.
Right now it is 54°F (12°C) in Ireland with overcast. It feels like 50°F. Today runs from 51°F to 64°F. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 6.6/10 - fair - plan around the weather.
The best time to visit Ireland is May, June, 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 69°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 38°F.
The closest major airport is Dublin Airport (DUB), about 5 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 August. The forecast high of 64°F is 4°F below the 67°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Ireland today at 9.3/10. 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.
Weather in Ireland right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 1:02 PM, Aug 21 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Ireland
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Aug 21 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 64° / 51° | 100% · 0,0 in | 9 mph | 2 |
| Sat, Aug 22 | ☁️ Overcast | 66° / 51° | 19% | 7 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Aug 23 | ☁️ Overcast | 64° / 55° | 33% | 8 mph | 6 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | ☁️ Overcast | 66° / 57° | 5% | 17 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 65° / 61° | 46% · 0,0 in | 17 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 66° / 61° | 80% · 0,1 in | 14 mph | 2 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | 🌦️ Light showers | 69° / 62° | 74% · 0,5 in | 11 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 64° / 58° | 84% · 0,1 in | 11 mph | 2 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 66° / 56° | 65% · 0,0 in | 15 mph | 5 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 63° / 53° | 78% · 0,2 in | 13 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 66° / 55° | 67% | 13 mph | 3 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 65° / 55° | 63% · 0,0 in | 12 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 67° / 53° | 73% · 0,1 in | 17 mph | 3 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 66° / 58° | 59% · 0,3 in | 18 mph | 5 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | 🌦️ Light showers | 68° / 59° | — · 0,5 in | 17 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | 4 |
Climate in Ireland month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46° | 38° | 4,2 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 49° | 42° | 3,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| March | 52° | 42° | 3,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 55° | 44° | 3,9 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 61° | 50° | 2,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 65° | 53° | 3,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 69° | 56° | 3,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 67° | 56° | 2,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 62° | 52° | 4,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 58° | 50° | 4,1 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| November | 52° | 44° | 3,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 50° | 43° | 3,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Ireland
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Animated layers by Windy. For pin-level detail and nearby places, see the interactive map below.
Air quality and pollen in Ireland
Pollen today
Pollen is modelled for Europe only; other regions show no values.
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Ireland
Go in May, June, 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.
Weather by county in Ireland
26 counties mapped in this atlas
Explore Ireland
Every topic we hold for this place, and the same topic for the places around it.
Weather for related places
Frequently asked questions
Where is Ireland?
Ireland is a country in Europe. Its coordinates are 53.3498, -6.2603. It lies in Europe.
What is the weather like in Ireland right now?
It is currently 54°F (12°C) with overcast. Humidity is 75% and wind is 8 mph.
When is the best time to visit Ireland?
May, June, July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in Ireland, which has a temperate climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Ireland in?
Ireland observes Europe/Dublin (UTC+01:00). The local time is 1:02 PM.
How many people live in Ireland?
Ireland has a population of approximately 5.2 million.
What is the nearest airport to Ireland?
The closest airports are Dublin Airport (DUB), 5 mi away, London Heathrow Airport (LHR), 277 mi away and London Gatwick Airport (LGW), 298 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Ireland?
Popular options include Snowdonia National Park, Lake District National Park, Edinburgh Castle, Old and New Towns of Edinburgh, Stonehenge, Avebury and Associated Sites and Stonehenge.
What places are in Ireland?
Ireland covers 26 places in this atlas, including County Carlow, County Cavan, County Clare, County Cork, County Donegal and County Dublin.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (countries-v1) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, 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 21, 2026 at 1:02 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
