County Clare Weather Forecast
County Clare weather: 53°F, partly cloudy. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
County Clare weather in September
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Climate in County Clare 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° | 37° | 4,3 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 50° | 41° | 4,8 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| March | 53° | 41° | 4,1 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 56° | 44° | 4,1 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 62° | 49° | 3,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 64° | 52° | 4,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 67° | 55° | 2,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 66° | 55° | 3,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 63° | 52° | 5,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 58° | 49° | 5,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| November | 52° | 44° | 5,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 49° | 42° | 5,4 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Best time to visit County Clare
Go in July and August. 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.
What to pack, what to skip
- Layers - the daily swing is 55°F, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- A packable rain shell - 5 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, November and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
How County Clare compares with nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against County Clare.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Limerick | 20 mi | 51°F | about the same | 57 in |
| County Limerick | 20 mi | 51°F | about the same | 57 in |
| County Galway | 30 mi | 52°F | about the same | 55 in |
| Galway | 30 mi | 52°F | about the same | 55 in |
| County Tipperary | 43 mi | 50°F | 33°F cooler | 49 in |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is County Clare?
County Clare is a county in Ireland. Its coordinates are 52.8436, -8.9864. It lies in Europe.
What is the weather like in County Clare right now?
It is currently 53°F (12°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 85% and wind is 3 mph.
When is the best time to visit County Clare?
July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in County Clare, which has a temperate climate. January, November and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is County Clare in?
County Clare observes Europe/Dublin (UTC+01:00). The local time is 3:25 PM.
How many people live in County Clare?
County Clare has a population of approximately 127.000.
What is the nearest airport to County Clare?
The closest airports are Dublin Airport (DUB), 119 mi away.
What are the top things to do in County Clare?
Popular options include Snowdonia National Park.
What places are in County Clare?
County Clare covers 1 places in this atlas, including Doolin.
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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 23, 2026 at 3:25 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
