County Limerick Weather Forecast
County Limerick weather: 54°F, mainly clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Climate in County 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).
Best time to visit County 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.
Recent extremes in County Limerick
Highest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How County Limerick compares with nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against County Limerick.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| County Clare | 20 mi | 52°F | about the same | 52 in |
| County Tipperary | 24 mi | 50°F | 33°F cooler | 49 in |
| Doolin | 40 mi | 52°F | about the same | 71 in |
| County Galway | 46 mi | 52°F | about the same | 55 in |
| Galway | 46 mi | 52°F | about the same | 55 in |
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, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is County Limerick?
County Limerick is a county in Ireland. Its coordinates are 52.6638, -8.6267. It lies in Europe.
What is the weather like in County Limerick right now?
It is currently 54°F (12°C) with mainly clear. Humidity is 81% and wind is 2 mph.
When is the best time to visit County Limerick?
July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in County Limerick, which has a temperate climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is County Limerick in?
County Limerick observes Europe/Dublin (UTC+01:00). The local time is 4:06 PM.
How many people live in County Limerick?
County Limerick has a population of approximately 209.000.
What is the nearest airport to County Limerick?
The closest airports are Dublin Airport (DUB), 111 mi away.
What are the top things to do in County Limerick?
Popular options include Snowdonia National Park.
What places are in County Limerick?
County Limerick covers 1 places in this atlas, including Limerick.
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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 4:06 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
