County Donegal Weather Forecast
County Donegal weather: 51°F, partly cloudy. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
UV index in County Donegal
Wear sunglasses and use SPF 30+ if you are outside for long. Burn times are approximate, for unprotected skin at peak UV.
Health and safety today
| Skin and UV | No protection needed for most skin types. |
|---|---|
| General | Conditions are comfortable for most people, including children and older adults, with normal clothing. |
Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
See the County Donegal forecast by time range
County Donegal weather - more answers
Explore County Donegal
Every topic we hold for this place, and the same topic for the places around it.
Weather for related places
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 51°F (11°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 88% and wind is 3 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 10:10 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.
Related articles
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 24, 2026 at 10:10 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
