County Sligo Weather Forecast
County Sligo weather: 56°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
County Sligo is a county in Ireland. County Sligo is a county in Ireland. It has a population of about 70.000.
Right now it is 56°F (14°C) in County Sligo with overcast. It feels like 56°F. Today runs from 56°F to 65°F. Chance of precipitation is 4%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.5/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit County Sligo 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 64°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 36°F.
The closest major airport is Dublin Airport (DUB), about 108 mi away. Nearby highlights include Snowdonia National Park, Lake District National Park, Isle of Skye and Edinburgh Castle.
In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 65°F is in line with the 64°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 5 PM to 8 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. hiking is the strongest bet in County Sligo today at 9.8/10. 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 Sligo right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 6:26 PM, Aug 23 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for County Sligo
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Aug 23 | ☁️ Overcast | 65° / 56° | 4% | 4 mph | 3 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 71° / 51° | 15% · 0,0 in | 11 mph | 4 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 62° / 58° | 39% · 0,2 in | 10 mph | 4 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 68° / 58° | 83% · 0,0 in | 11 mph | 4 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 70° / 59° | 87% · 0,1 in | 12 mph | 2 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 🌦️ Light rain | 62° / 59° | 75% · 0,5 in | 16 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 62° / 58° | 63% · 0,3 in | 15 mph | 1 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 61° / 57° | 61% · 0,0 in | 11 mph | 3 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 61° / 53° | 61% · 0,0 in | 7 mph | 2 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | ☁️ Overcast | 60° / 51° | 55% | 9 mph | 4 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 62° / 47° | 51% · 0,0 in | 8 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 62° / 51° | 61% · 0,2 in | 16 mph | 1 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 62° / 55° | 59% · 0,4 in | 19 mph | 2 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 58° / 54° | 71% · 0,3 in | 16 mph | 3 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | 3 |
| Mon, Sep 7 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | — |
Climate in County Sligo 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 | 44° | 36° | 4,9 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 47° | 39° | 5,4 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| March | 51° | 39° | 5,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 54° | 42° | 5,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 59° | 47° | 4,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 60° | 50° | 6,7 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| July | 64° | 54° | 4,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 64° | 53° | 5,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 60° | 50° | 5,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| October | 55° | 47° | 6,1 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| November | 49° | 42° | 5,7 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| December | 47° | 40° | 6,9 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for County Sligo
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Air quality and pollen in County Sligo
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 Sligo
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.
Weather by city in County Sligo
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Frequently asked questions
Where is County Sligo?
County Sligo is a county in Ireland. Its coordinates are 54.2766, -8.4761. It lies in Europe.
What is the weather like in County Sligo right now?
It is currently 56°F (14°C) with overcast. Humidity is 82% and wind is 2 mph.
When is the best time to visit County Sligo?
May, July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in County Sligo, which has a temperate climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is County Sligo in?
County Sligo observes Europe/Dublin (UTC+01:00). The local time is 6:26 PM.
How many people live in County Sligo?
County Sligo has a population of approximately 70.000.
What is the nearest airport to County Sligo?
The closest airports are Dublin Airport (DUB), 108 mi away.
What are the top things to do in County Sligo?
Popular options include Snowdonia National Park, Lake District National Park, Isle of Skye, Edinburgh Castle and Old and New Towns of Edinburgh.
What places are in County Sligo?
County Sligo covers 1 places in this atlas, including Sligo.
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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 6:26 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
