County Sligo Weather Forecast
County Sligo weather: 49°F, partly cloudy. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Will it rain in County Sligo?
Yes - rain is likely in County Sligo today.
A 100% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives. Around 0,4 in is forecast, which is enough to soak trails and slow traffic.
Over the next 7 days, about 2,3 in of precipitation is forecast, with the wettest days falling on Fri, Sat, Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed and Thu.
Rainfall over the next 7 days is close to normal for October (2,3 in against a typical 1,4 in).
16-day forecast for County Sligo
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 23 | 🌧️ Rain | 50° / 43° | 100% · 0,4 in | 20 mph | 1 |
| Sat, Oct 24 | 🌧️ Rain | 56° / 43° | 100% · 0,8 in | 30 mph | 1 |
| Sun, Oct 25 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 52° / 47° | 86% · 0,2 in | 36 mph | 2 |
| Mon, Oct 26 | 🌦️ Light rain | 61° / 42° | 96% · 0,6 in | 28 mph | 0 |
| Tue, Oct 27 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 53° / 47° | 82% · 0,3 in | 28 mph | 1 |
| Wed, Oct 28 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 57° / 48° | 54% · 0,0 in | 17 mph | 2 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 56° / 52° | 44% | 20 mph | 1 |
| Fri, Oct 30 | 🌦️ Light showers | 58° / 45° | 47% · 0,4 in | 20 mph | 2 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 50° / 42° | 31% · 0,2 in | 9 mph | 1 |
| Sun, Nov 1 | ☁️ Overcast | 52° / 40° | 26% | 7 mph | 1 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | 🌥️ Fog | 53° / 38° | 23% | 3 mph | 1 |
| Tue, Nov 3 | 🌥️ Fog | 50° / 38° | 25% | 4 mph | 1 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | 🌥️ Fog | 52° / 40° | 25% | 12 mph | 1 |
| Thu, Nov 5 | ☁️ Overcast | 51° / 44° | 31% | 10 mph | 1 |
| Fri, Nov 6 | ☁️ Overcast | 54° / 45° | 33% | 10 mph | 0 |
| Sat, Nov 7 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | 2 |
What this means for County Sligo
Today is slightly cooler than average for October. The forecast high of 50°F is 5.4°F below the 55°F typical for this month.
A 100% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives. Around 0,4 in is forecast, which is enough to soak trails and slow traffic.
Gusts to 38 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. 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 51°F.
What to pack, what to skip
- A packable rain shell - 7 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints while gusts stay above 38 mph.
- 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 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 49°F (10°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 61% and wind is 19 mph.
When is the best time to visit County Sligo?
May and July 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 9:39 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 October 23, 2026 at 9:39 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
