County Carlow Weather Forecast
County Carlow weather: 60°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Will it rain in County Carlow?
Yes - rain is likely in County Carlow today.
A 93% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.
Over the next 7 days, about 2,2 in of precipitation is forecast, with the wettest days falling on Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun and Mon.
The next 7 days carry about 5.2 times a normal week's rain for August (2,2 in against 0,4 in).
16-day forecast for County Carlow
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Aug 25 | 🌦️ Light rain | 71° / 58° | 93% · 0,3 in | 10 mph | 4 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | 🌧️ Heavy rain | 71° / 60° | 93% · 0,8 in | 10 mph | 3 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 69° / 55° | 97% · 0,2 in | 8 mph | 3 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 69° / 56° | 70% · 0,1 in | 8 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 70° / 57° | 59% · 0,1 in | 13 mph | 5 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 🌦️ Light rain | 63° / 56° | 89% · 0,7 in | 14 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 63° / 56° | 41% · 0,1 in | 18 mph | 4 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 67° / 52° | 63% · 0,0 in | 17 mph | 3 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 64° / 54° | 47% · 0,1 in | 17 mph | 4 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 61° / 50° | 35% · 0,1 in | 15 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 68° / 58° | 49% · 0,3 in | 17 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 64° / 55° | 31% · 0,0 in | 13 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | ☁️ Overcast | 63° / 52° | 25% | 16 mph | 3 |
| Mon, Sep 7 | ☁️ Overcast | 65° / 48° | 28% | 15 mph | 1 |
| Tue, Sep 8 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | 5 |
| Wed, Sep 9 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | — |
What this means for County Carlow
Today is slightly warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 71°F is 3.6°F above the 67°F typical for this month.
A 93% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.
Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in June to August.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 54°F.
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.
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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 60°F (16°C) with overcast. Humidity is 70% and wind is 3 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 2:34 AM.
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 2:34 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
