County Carlow Weather Forecast
County Carlow weather: 65°F, light drizzle. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
County Carlow weather in October
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Climate in County Carlow 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 | 44° | 35° | 4,7 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 49° | 39° | 3,1 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| March | 51° | 39° | 2,9 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 55° | 42° | 3,2 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 62° | 47° | 2,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 64° | 51° | 3,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 69° | 54° | 2,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 67° | 53° | 1,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 62° | 49° | 4,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 57° | 46° | 4,1 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| November | 50° | 42° | 3,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 48° | 40° | 3,7 in | ★★★☆☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Best time to visit County Carlow
Go in 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.
What to pack, what to skip
- A packable rain shell - 7 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.
How County Carlow compares with nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against County Carlow.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kilkenny | 18 mi | 51°F | about the same | 41 in |
| County Kilkenny | 18 mi | 51°F | about the same | 41 in |
| County Laois | 20 mi | 51°F | about the same | 39 in |
| County Kildare | 22 mi | 51°F | about the same | 40 in |
| County Wicklow | 26 mi | 45°F | 38°F cooler | 63 in |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is County Carlow?
County Carlow is a county in Ireland. Its coordinates are 52.8365, -6.9341. It lies in Europe.
What is the weather like in County Carlow right now?
It is currently 65°F (18°C) with light drizzle. Humidity is 77% and wind is 9 mph.
When is the best time to visit County Carlow?
June, July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in County Carlow, which has a temperate climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is County Carlow in?
County Carlow observes Europe/Dublin (UTC+01:00). The local time is 10:19 PM.
How many people live in County Carlow?
County Carlow has a population of approximately 61.000.
What is the nearest airport to County Carlow?
The closest airports are Dublin Airport (DUB), 49 mi away, London Heathrow Airport (LHR), 290 mi away and London Gatwick Airport (LGW), 310 mi away.
What are the top things to do in County Carlow?
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 data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (ie-counties) - 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 25, 2026 at 10:19 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
