County Offaly Weather Forecast
County Offaly weather: 52°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Will it rain in County Offaly?
Yes - rain is likely in County Offaly today.
A 100% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives. Around 0,5 in is forecast, which is enough to soak trails and slow traffic.
Over the next 7 days, about 2,1 in of precipitation is forecast, with the wettest days falling on Thu, Fri, Sat, Mon and Tue.
The next 7 days carry about 2.1 times a normal week's rain for October (2,1 in against 1,0 in).
16-day forecast for County Offaly
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 22 | 🌧️ Rain | 52° / 39° | 100% · 0,5 in | 13 mph | 1 |
| Fri, Oct 23 | 🌧️ Rain | 49° / 42° | 100% · 0,3 in | 19 mph | 1 |
| Sat, Oct 24 | 🌧️ Rain | 58° / 45° | 100% · 0,7 in | 27 mph | 1 |
| Sun, Oct 25 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 51° / 46° | 21% · 0,0 in | 27 mph | 2 |
| Mon, Oct 26 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 61° / 44° | 75% · 0,4 in | 24 mph | 0 |
| Tue, Oct 27 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 54° / 44° | 53% · 0,1 in | 21 mph | 2 |
| Wed, Oct 28 | ☁️ Overcast | 56° / 47° | 12% | 14 mph | 2 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 55° / 47° | 23% | 17 mph | 1 |
| Fri, Oct 30 | 🌦️ Light rain | 61° / 50° | 33% · 0,5 in | 23 mph | 2 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | 🌦️ Light showers | 57° / 48° | 28% · 1,1 in | 12 mph | 2 |
| Sun, Nov 1 | 🌦️ Light showers | 58° / 45° | 22% · 0,1 in | 12 mph | 2 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | 🌥️ Fog | 53° / 41° | 16% | 9 mph | 2 |
| Tue, Nov 3 | 🌥️ Fog | 57° / 46° | 24% | 10 mph | 2 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | ☁️ Overcast | 51° / 46° | 12% | 13 mph | 2 |
| Thu, Nov 5 | ☁️ Overcast | 52° / 46° | 25% | 13 mph | 2 |
| Fri, Nov 6 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | 2 |
What this means for County Offaly
Today is slightly cooler than average for October. The forecast high of 52°F is 5.2°F below the 57°F typical for this month.
A 100% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives. Around 0,5 in is forecast, which is enough to soak trails and slow traffic.
Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in June to August.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 53°F.
What to pack, what to skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- 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 Offaly?
County Offaly is a county in Ireland. Its coordinates are 53.2357, -7.7122. It lies in Europe.
What is the weather like in County Offaly right now?
It is currently 52°F (11°C) with overcast. Humidity is 71% and wind is 7 mph.
When is the best time to visit County Offaly?
June, July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in County Offaly, which has a temperate climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is County Offaly in?
County Offaly observes Europe/Dublin (UTC+01:00). The local time is 1:11 AM.
How many people live in County Offaly?
County Offaly has a population of approximately 83.000.
What is the nearest airport to County Offaly?
The closest airports are Dublin Airport (DUB), 61 mi away.
What are the top things to do in County Offaly?
Popular options include Snowdonia National Park and Lake District National Park.
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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 October 23, 2026 at 1:11 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
