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County Donegal Weather Forecast

County Donegal weather: 54°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

☁️ 54°F now🕔 9:38 AM local📅 Best: May and July👥 167.000

14-day forecast for County Donegal

Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.

DayConditionsHigh / LowPrecipWindUV
Sun, Aug 23☁️ Overcast64° / 53°43%7 mph3
Mon, Aug 24☁️ Overcast70° / 51°8%8 mph4
Tue, Aug 25🌧️ Heavy drizzle61° / 57°39% · 0,3 in10 mph5
Wed, Aug 26🌧️ Heavy drizzle67° / 59°77% · 0,3 in9 mph4
Thu, Aug 27🌦️ Light rain68° / 61°86% · 0,3 in11 mph2
Fri, Aug 28🌦️ Light rain62° / 59°76% · 0,3 in11 mph3
Sat, Aug 29🌦️ Light drizzle63° / 58°60% · 0,1 in14 mph2
Sun, Aug 30☁️ Overcast63° / 55°73%10 mph3
Mon, Aug 31☁️ Overcast62° / 52°60%7 mph2
Tue, Sep 1🌥️ Fog61° / 46°57%7 mph4
Wed, Sep 2🌦️ Light drizzle60° / 49°67% · 0,0 in8 mph5
Thu, Sep 3🌦️ Drizzle61° / 51°66% · 0,2 in18 mph1
Fri, Sep 4🌦️ Light showers62° / 56°65% · 0,6 in24 mph2
Sat, Sep 5🌦️ Light drizzle62° / 54°70% · 0,2 in16 mph2

The two-week trend

Temperature trend

Cooling. The second half of the window averages 36°F cooler than the days immediately ahead.

Against the normal

The window averages 63°F against a August normal of 63°F - right on average.

Rainfall

Rainfall over the next 7 days is close to normal for August (1,3 in against a typical 1,6 in).

What this means for County Donegal

Compared with normal

Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 64°F is in line with the 63°F typical for this month.

Rain chance explained

A 43% chance means rain is likely somewhere nearby at some point - carry a layer, but do not cancel.

Travel and driving

No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

Worth knowing

Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in June to August.

Worth knowing

The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 51°F.

What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • A packable rain shell - 5 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
Worth avoiding
  • 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 Donegal?

County Donegal is a county in Ireland. Its coordinates are 54.6538, -8.1096. It lies in Europe.

What is the weather like in County Donegal right now?

It is currently 54°F (12°C) with overcast. Humidity is 93% and wind is 1 mph.

When is the best time to visit County Donegal?

May and July offer the most comfortable conditions in County Donegal, which has a temperate climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is County Donegal in?

County Donegal observes Europe/Dublin (UTC+01:00). The local time is 9:38 AM.

How many people live in County Donegal?

County Donegal has a population of approximately 167.000.

What is the nearest airport to County Donegal?

The closest airports are Dublin Airport (DUB), 113 mi away.

What are the top things to do in County Donegal?

Popular options include Isle of Skye, Lake District National Park, Snowdonia National Park, Edinburgh Castle, Old and New Towns of Edinburgh and Loch Ness.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (ie-counties) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Forecast and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Air quality and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Climate averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
MethodScores, 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 9:38 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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