County Leitrim Weather Forecast
County Leitrim weather: 51°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
County Leitrim is a county in Ireland. County Leitrim is a county in Ireland. It has a population of about 35.000.
Right now it is 51°F (11°C) in County Leitrim with overcast. It feels like 50°F. Today runs from 48°F to 61°F. Chance of precipitation is 2%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.1/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit County Leitrim is May, July and August. The climate is temperate. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 65°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 35°F.
The closest major airport is Dublin Airport (DUB), about 86 mi away. Nearby highlights include Snowdonia National Park, Lake District National Park, Edinburgh Castle and Isle of Skye.
In plain terms. Today is slightly cooler than average for August. The forecast high of 61°F is 3.1°F below the 64°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 4 PM to 7 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. hiking is the strongest bet in County Leitrim today at 9.9/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Weather in County Leitrim right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 3:45 PM, Aug 22 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for County Leitrim
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Aug 22 | ☁️ Overcast | 61° / 48° | 2% | 8 mph | 3 |
| Sun, Aug 23 | ☁️ Overcast | 63° / 48° | 0% | 9 mph | 3 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | ☁️ Overcast | 66° / 45° | 10% | 10 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 63° / 55° | 47% · 0,0 in | 14 mph | 4 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | ☁️ Overcast | 67° / 57° | 53% | 12 mph | 3 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 65° / 57° | 73% · 0,2 in | 16 mph | 2 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 62° / 53° | 56% · 0,3 in | 13 mph | 3 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 59° / 56° | 63% · 0,1 in | 15 mph | 3 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 62° / 54° | 71% · 0,1 in | 7 mph | 3 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 61° / 49° | 63% · 0,0 in | 9 mph | 4 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | ☁️ Overcast | 59° / 49° | 44% | 7 mph | 3 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 🌥️ Fog | 61° / 48° | 55% | 4 mph | 3 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | 🌦️ Light showers | 62° / 50° | 58% · 0,4 in | 14 mph | 1 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | 🌦️ Light showers | 64° / 55° | 69% · 0,5 in | 12 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | 1 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | 4 |
Climate in County Leitrim 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 | 43° | 35° | 4,5 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 46° | 38° | 5,1 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| March | 50° | 38° | 4,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 54° | 41° | 5,7 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 60° | 47° | 3,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 61° | 50° | 6,2 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| July | 65° | 53° | 3,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 64° | 53° | 4,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 60° | 49° | 5,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| October | 55° | 47° | 6,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| November | 48° | 41° | 5,2 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| December | 46° | 39° | 6,4 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for County Leitrim
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Air quality and pollen in County Leitrim
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
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit County Leitrim
Go in May, July and August. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, February and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is County Leitrim?
County Leitrim is a county in Ireland. Its coordinates are 54.1247, -8.0021. It lies in Europe.
What is the weather like in County Leitrim right now?
It is currently 51°F (11°C) with overcast. Humidity is 87% and wind is 1 mph.
When is the best time to visit County Leitrim?
May, July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in County Leitrim, which has a temperate climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is County Leitrim in?
County Leitrim observes Europe/Dublin (UTC+01:00). The local time is 3:45 PM.
How many people live in County Leitrim?
County Leitrim has a population of approximately 35.000.
What is the nearest airport to County Leitrim?
The closest airports are Dublin Airport (DUB), 86 mi away.
What are the top things to do in County Leitrim?
Popular options include Snowdonia National Park, Lake District National Park, Edinburgh Castle, Isle of Skye and Old and New Towns of Edinburgh.
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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 22, 2026 at 3:45 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
