Limerick Weather Forecast
Limerick weather: 63°F, light rain. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Limerick is a city in County Limerick. Limerick is known for King John's Castle and the Shannon. It has a population of about 102.000.
Right now it is 63°F (17°C) in Limerick with light rain. It feels like 64°F. Today runs from 57°F to 65°F. Chance of precipitation is 98%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.3/10 - good conditions.
The best time to visit Limerick is 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 68°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 35°F.
The closest major airport is Dublin Airport (DUB), about 111 mi away. Nearby highlights include Snowdonia National Park.
In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 65°F is in line with the 66°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 9 AM to 12 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Limerick today at 9.5/10. 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.
Weather in Limerick right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 10:09 PM, Aug 25 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Limerick
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Aug 25 | 🌦️ Light rain | 65° / 57° | 98% · 0,4 in | 8 mph | 3 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 73° / 60° | 83% · 0,0 in | 6 mph | 3 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 72° / 56° | 92% · 0,1 in | 10 mph | 3 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 68° / 57° | 71% · 0,0 in | 8 mph | 3 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 64° / 57° | 54% · 0,2 in | 7 mph | 5 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 🌦️ Light showers | 67° / 50° | 84% · 0,3 in | 11 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 64° / 55° | 49% · 0,0 in | 16 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 66° / 52° | 71% · 0,1 in | 14 mph | 3 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 62° / 57° | 58% · 0,2 in | 11 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 68° / 55° | 35% · 0,1 in | 11 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 69° / 63° | 43% · 0,3 in | 16 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | 🌧️ Showers | 65° / 53° | 48% · 2,1 in | 16 mph | 5 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | ☁️ Overcast | 61° / 46° | 47% | 9 mph | 2 |
| Mon, Sep 7 | ☁️ Overcast | 65° / 47° | 37% | 8 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Sep 8 | ☁️ Overcast | 66° / 49° | 48% | 16 mph | 1 |
| Wed, Sep 9 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | 4 |
Climate in Limerick 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 | 45° | 35° | 4,9 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 49° | 40° | 5,3 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| March | 52° | 40° | 4,2 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 56° | 43° | 4,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 62° | 48° | 3,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 64° | 52° | 4,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 68° | 55° | 3,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 66° | 55° | 3,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 62° | 51° | 5,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| October | 57° | 47° | 5,9 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| November | 51° | 43° | 5,7 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 49° | 40° | 5,7 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Limerick
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Air quality and pollen in Limerick
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 Limerick
Go in 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 Limerick?
Limerick is a city in County Limerick. Its coordinates are 52.6638, -8.6267. It lies in Europe.
What is the weather like in Limerick right now?
It is currently 63°F (17°C) with light rain. Humidity is 90% and wind is 5 mph.
When is the best time to visit Limerick?
July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in Limerick, which has a temperate climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Limerick in?
Limerick observes Europe/Dublin (UTC+01:00). The local time is 10:09 PM.
How many people live in Limerick?
Limerick has a population of approximately 102.000.
What is the nearest airport to Limerick?
The closest airports are Dublin Airport (DUB), 111 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Limerick?
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 August 25, 2026 at 10:09 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
