Ireland Weather Forecast
Ireland weather: 56°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
14-day forecast for Ireland
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Aug 23 | ☁️ Overcast | 64° / 54° | 2% | 8 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | ☁️ Overcast | 69° / 58° | 7% | 10 mph | 4 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | 🌦️ Light rain | 65° / 61° | 43% · 0,3 in | 14 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | 🌦️ Light rain | 68° / 58° | 67% · 0,2 in | 14 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | 🌦️ Light rain | 67° / 63° | 81% · 0,4 in | 14 mph | 5 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 🌦️ Light rain | 63° / 60° | 79% · 0,5 in | 16 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 67° / 59° | 53% · 0,1 in | 15 mph | 3 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 67° / 56° | 73% · 0,0 in | 10 mph | 3 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | ☁️ Overcast | 65° / 53° | 69% | 6 mph | 3 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 63° / 56° | 47% | 8 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | ☁️ Overcast | 64° / 54° | 41% | 10 mph | 4 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 67° / 53° | 65% · 0,1 in | 11 mph | 3 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 69° / 60° | 65% · 0,1 in | 16 mph | 3 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 68° / 57° | 51% · 0,1 in | 11 mph | 4 |
The two-week trend
Steady. The second week averages within a degree of the first, so no big change is signalled.
The window averages 66°F against a August normal of 67°F - right on average.
The next 7 days carry about 2.3 times a normal week's rain for August (1,4 in against 0,6 in).
What this means for Ireland
Today is slightly cooler than average for August. The forecast high of 64°F is 3.2°F below the 67°F typical for this month.
Rain is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.
No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in June to August.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 52°F.
What to pack, what to skip
- A packable rain shell - 5 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
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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 56°F (13°C) with clear. Humidity is 75% and wind is 2 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 11:25 AM.
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 23, 2026 at 11:25 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
