Doolin Weather Forecast
Doolin weather: 58°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Doolin is a city in County Clare. Doolin is known for Cliffs of Moher and trad sessions. It has a population of about 500.
Right now it is 58°F (15°C) in Doolin with overcast. It feels like 54°F. Today runs from 54°F to 59°F. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 6.6/10 - fair - plan around the weather.
The best time to visit Doolin is May and July. The climate is temperate. January, November and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 64°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 39°F.
The closest major airport is Dublin Airport (DUB), about 132 mi away. Nearby highlights include Snowdonia National Park.
In plain terms. Today is slightly warmer than average for October. The forecast high of 59°F is 2.7°F above the 56°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 12 PM to 3 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Doolin today at 8.6/10. Gusts to 36 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. 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.
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Weather in Doolin right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 2:35 PM, Oct 2 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Doolin
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 2 | 🌧️ Heavy rain | 59° / 54° | 100% · 0,7 in | 20 mph | 1 |
| Sat, Oct 3 | ☁️ Overcast | 62° / 50° | 3% | 11 mph | 2 |
| Sun, Oct 4 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 61° / 60° | 61% · 0,2 in | 20 mph | 1 |
| Mon, Oct 5 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 60° / 57° | 76% · 0,2 in | 20 mph | 3 |
| Tue, Oct 6 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 56° / 51° | 66% · 0,1 in | 11 mph | 3 |
| Wed, Oct 7 | ☁️ Overcast | 55° / 51° | 28% | 16 mph | 3 |
| Thu, Oct 8 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 58° / 53° | 33% · 0,2 in | 23 mph | 2 |
| Fri, Oct 9 | 🌧️ Showers | 60° / 54° | 54% · 1,5 in | 25 mph | 2 |
| Sat, Oct 10 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 54° / 52° | 41% · 0,2 in | 22 mph | 2 |
| Sun, Oct 11 | 🌦️ Light rain | 52° / 48° | 45% · 0,6 in | 21 mph | 3 |
| Mon, Oct 12 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 55° / 51° | 43% · 0,1 in | 22 mph | 3 |
| Tue, Oct 13 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 59° / 53° | 41% · 0,5 in | 24 mph | 1 |
| Wed, Oct 14 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 59° / 53° | — · 0,2 in | 21 mph | 2 |
| Thu, Oct 15 | 🌦️ Light showers | 61° / 54° | — · 0,5 in | 27 mph | 1 |
| Fri, Oct 16 | 🌦️ Light showers | 55° / 49° | — · 0,7 in | 17 mph | 2 |
| Sat, Oct 17 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | 2 |
Climate in Doolin 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° | 39° | 5,7 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 49° | 42° | 6,5 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| March | 51° | 42° | 5,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 55° | 45° | 5,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 60° | 49° | 3,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 60° | 53° | 6,1 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| July | 64° | 56° | 4,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 64° | 56° | 6,1 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| September | 60° | 53° | 4,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 56° | 49° | 7,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| November | 52° | 45° | 7,8 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| December | 49° | 43° | 8,8 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Air quality and pollen in Doolin
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
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Best time to visit Doolin
Go in May and July. 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Doolin?
Doolin is a city in County Clare. Its coordinates are 53.0139, -9.3767. It lies in Europe.
What is the weather like in Doolin right now?
It is currently 58°F (15°C) with overcast. Humidity is 89% and wind is 15 mph.
When is the best time to visit Doolin?
May and July offer the most comfortable conditions in Doolin, which has a temperate climate. January, November and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Doolin in?
Doolin observes Europe/Dublin (UTC+01:00). The local time is 2:35 PM.
How many people live in Doolin?
Doolin has a population of approximately 500.
What is the nearest airport to Doolin?
The closest airports are Dublin Airport (DUB), 132 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Doolin?
Popular options include Snowdonia National Park.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-supported) - 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 October 2, 2026 at 2:35 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
